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"Niñez" is a noun which is often translated as "childhood", and "juventud" is a noun which is often translated as "youth". Learn more about the difference between "niñez" and "juventud" below.
la niñez(
nee
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nyehs
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. childhood
Parte de la niñez la pasé viviendo en Italia con mis abuelos.I spent part of my childhood living in Italy with my grandparents.
2. (beginning)
a. infancy
Ella ha hábilmente dirigido a esta organización desde su niñez.She has ably led this organization since its infancy.
la juventud(
hoo
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behn
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tood
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
