pueril
pueril(
pweh
-
reel
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (general)
a. childish
Juan no encuentra pareja porque tiene una forma de ser muy pueril.Juan can't find a partner because he is too childish.
b. puerile (formal)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g. usted).
La etapa pueril es cuando se forman las bases de nuestro pensamiento.The puerile stage is when our thought basis is formed.
c. child (noun)
No seas tan pueril y aprende a tomar responsabilidad por tus acciones.Stop being such a child and start taking responsibility for your actions.
pueril
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (general)
a. childish
Collins Complete Spanish Electronic Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers 2011
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