adolescente
(Med) adolescent; (joven) teenager; teen (familiar); (EEUU)
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el adolescente, la adolescente(
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)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of person it refers to (e.g. el doctor, la doctora).
1. (young person)
Cuando era adolescente, tuve muchos problemas afectivos.When I was a teenager, I had a lot of emotional problems.
b. teen
Los adolescentes no quieren que sus padres los traten como niños.Teens don't want their parents to treat them like kids.
c. adolescent (technical)
A word or phrase that is only used by experts, professionals, or academics in a particular field (e.g., exposition).
A los adolescentes les resulta difícil enfrentarse a los cambios hormonales que experimentan.It is difficult for adolescents to deal with the hormonal changes they experience.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
2. (young)
a. teenage
Mis problemas adolescentes ahora me parecen insignificantes.My teenage problems seem insignificant now.
b. teen
Me identificaba mucho con la angustia adolescente que expresaba la música de esa banda.I identified a lot with the teen angst expressed in that band's music.
c. adolescent
Una persona empieza a descubrirse en los años adolescentes.People start to discover themselves during their adolescent years.
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