young

• Describe a una persona o cosa que existe o ha vivido poco tiempo; también se refiere a alguien que tiene poca edad o experiencia.

Describes a person or thing that has lived or existed for only a short time.

1. Not old in ageA1formal

   Having lived or existed for only a short time; not old.

   joven

   • She is a young girl of ten years old.
   • The young boy loves playing soccer.
   • They have two young children at home.

   Sinónimosadolescentbuddingfreshgreenimmaturejuniorjuvenilelittlenewsmalltenderyouthful

   Antónimosagedelderlyoldsenior

2. Youthful or immatureA2informal

   Having qualities or appearance of youth; inexperienced.

   Joven o inmaduro

   • He looks young for his age.
   • She's young at heart despite being sixty.
   • The young artist showed great promise.

   Sinónimosbuddingcallowchildishfledglinggreenimmatureinexperiencedjuniorjuvenilerawtenderyouthful

   Antónimosadultagedelderlygrownupmatureold

3. Early stageB1formal

   Referring to the early period of something's development.

   en etapa temprana / inicial

   • The company is still young and growing fast.
   • This is a young democracy.
   • The wine is from a young vineyard.

   Sinónimosbuddingdevelopingearlyemergingfledglingincipientnascentnew

   Antónimosadvanceddevelopedmatureold

• Sustantivo que designa a un animal, planta o descendencia joven, especialmente la cría de un animal o el conjunto de estas.

A noun referring to a young person, animal, or plant, especially offspring.

1. Offspring of animalsB1formal

   Young animals, especially the offspring of livestock or wild animals.

   Crías de animales

   • The farmer tends to his young in the barn.
   • The lioness protects her young fiercely.
   • Birds leave the nest when their young can fly.

   Sinónimosbroodissueoffspringprogeny

2. Young peopleA2informal

   People who are young, typically children or teenagers.

   los jóvenes

   • The young gathered for the music festival.
   • She works with the young at the community center.
   • Protecting the young is a priority in society.

   Sinónimosyouth

   Antónimosadulteldergrownupold