pubescent

• Relativo a la pubertad o al período de la adolescencia; también se dice de lo que está cubierto de vello suave y fino, como ciertas hojas o tallos.

Relating to or describing the period of puberty; having soft, downy hair.

1. Reaching pubertyC1formal

   Describes someone, especially a human or animal, who has started puberty but is not yet fully grown.

   que está en la pubertad

   • The pubescent teenager experienced rapid growth and mood changes.
   • Pubescent children often require more sleep due to hormonal changes.
   • The study focused on the nutritional needs of pubescent athletes.

   Sinónimosadolescentimmaturejuvenilepubertalteenageteenagedyoungyouthful

   Antónimosinfantileprepubertalprepubescent

2. Covered in fine hairsC2formal

   Describes a plant or leaf that is covered with very fine, soft hairs or down.

   Pubescente (botánica)

   • The stem of the plant is pubescent, with tiny hairs visible under a magnifying glass.
   • Botanists noted the pubescent texture of the leaf's underside.
   • Many young leaves are pubescent, which helps protect them from insects.

   Sinónimosdownyfuzzyhairypuberulentvelvety

   Antónimosglabroushairlesssmooth