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How do you say "young" in Spanish?
Joven
In Spanish, "young" is Joven.
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Pronunciation
Break 'Joven' into its syllables slowly at first, the j (or soft g) is a raspy sound from the back of the throat, like clearing it gently, and stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Grammar notes
Joven is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Todavía es muy joven.
She is still very young.
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How to remember Joven
Think of 'Joven' as sounding a little like an English word close to it, then attach that to the idea of She is still very young.
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Questions about Joven
How do you pronounce Joven?
Break 'Joven' into its syllables slowly at first, the j (or soft g) is a raspy sound from the back of the throat, like clearing it gently, and stress naturally falls on the second-to-last syllable.
Is Joven formal or casual?
Joven is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is Joven used in Spanish?
Joven is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Todavía es muy joven. (She is still very young.).
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