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joven

English translation of joven

young

The Spanish word 'joven' is used exactly as the English word 'young'. It can be used to refer to a person, animal, or thing that is in the early stages of life or growth. It can also be used in a broader sense to describe something that is new or fresh.


Example sentences using: joven

El joven va a la escuela todos los días.

English translation of El joven va a la escuela todos los días.

The young man goes to school every day.

In this sentence, 'joven' is used to describe 'the young man.' Going to school is an everyday activity, so the verb 'va' is used, which aligns with the subject's singular masculine form.

Esa joven es mi hermana.

English translation of Esa joven es mi hermana.

Here, 'joven' is describing 'the young lady.' The relative phrase 'es mi hermana' further identifies who the young lady is.

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El perro joven es muy energético.

English translation of El perro joven es muy energético.

The young dog is very energetic.

This sentence uses the word 'joven' to describe the dog's age. The adjective 'energético' is used to express a characteristic often associated with youth.

La joven vive en una gran ciudad.

English translation of La joven vive en una gran ciudad.

The young woman lives in a big city.

In this case, 'joven' is used to convey the subject's youth. The verb 'vive' indicates where the woman lives.

El gato joven juega con su juguete.

English translation of El gato joven juega con su juguete.

The young cat plays with its toy.

Using 'joven' to denote the age of the cat, the sentence portrays a common activity of a young cat, playing with its toy.

El joven estudia para su examen.

English translation of El joven estudia para su examen.

The young man is studying for his exam.

This sentence is using 'joven' to describe the gender and age of the subject. The activity of studying for an exam is being emphasized.

La ciudad tiene muchos jóvenes.

English translation of La ciudad tiene muchos jóvenes.

The city has many young people.

Here 'jóvenes' is the plural form of 'joven.' This sentence explains the demographic makeup of the city.

El joven artista pinta un retrato.

English translation of El joven artista pinta un retrato.

The young artist paints a portrait.

In this sentence, 'joven' is used as an adjective to describe the artist.

Esa joven canta muy bien.

English translation of Esa joven canta muy bien.

That young lady sings very well.

The word 'joven' is used here to qualify the person who is singing.

El edificio joven es de color rojo.

English translation of El edificio joven es de color rojo.

The new building is red.

Interestingly, in this context 'joven' is used to denote the newness of a building and not its age. The focus then transitions to the building's color.