adult

• Relativo a pessoas adultas ou destinado a um público maduro; diz-se de alguém que atingiu a idade adulta ou a maturidade sexual.

Relating to or characteristic of grown-up people, or intended for mature audiences.

1. Grown-upA2formal

   Relating to or characteristic of a fully grown person, typically over 18 years old.

   Adulto

   • This is an adult swimming pool.
   • Only adult passengers are allowed in this section.
   • He has adult responsibilities now.

   Sinônimosfull-grownfully growngrowngrownupmatureof age

   Antônimoschildishimmatureinfantilejuvenileyouthful

2. Mature or sophisticatedB1formal

   Showing maturity, responsibility, or complexity suitable for grown-ups.

   Adulto

   • She made an adult decision about her career.
   • The movie is rated for adult audiences only.
   • His behavior was very adult and responsible.

   Sinônimosadvancedcomplexgrownupmatureresponsiblesophisticated

   Antônimoschildishimmatureinfantilejuvenilepuerile

3. Sexual or explicitB2informal

   Containing or relating to sexual content intended for mature audiences.

   Adulto

   • This website contains adult content.
   • The store sells adult magazines.
   • The film has adult themes and nudity.

   Sinônimosblueeroticexplicitindecentobscenepornographicraunchysalacious

   Antônimoschildishinnocentwholesome

• Substantivo que designa uma pessoa totalmente desenvolvida ou madura, geralmente com 18 anos ou mais; também pode ser usado como adjetivo para descrever algo próprio de adulto.

A noun referring to a person who is fully grown or developed, typically aged 18 or older.

1. Mature personA1formal

   A person who is fully grown or developed, typically 18 years or older.

   Pessoa adulta

   • Only adults are allowed to enter the bar.
   • The adult in the room should take responsibility.
   • She is an adult now and lives independently.

   Sinônimosgrownupmajor

   Antônimoschildinfantminoryouth

2. Fully developed organismB1formal

   A fully grown animal or plant.

   Indivíduo adulto

   • The caterpillar became an adult butterfly.
   • Adult elephants are much larger than calves.
   • The adult frog left the pond after metamorphosis.

   Antônimosembryojuvenilelarva