What is the Spanish word for "adult"?

Learn how to say "adult" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

adult

Spanish

adulto

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Examples of how to use "adult" in Spanish

English
This movie is for an adult audience only.
Spanish
Esta película es solo para adultos.
English
The movie is suitable for an adult audience.
Spanish
La película es adecuada para un público adulto.
English
She became an adult last summer.
Spanish
Ella se convirtió en adulta el verano pasado.
English
Please ask an adult for permission.
Spanish
Por favor, pide permiso a un adulto.
English
That book is for adult readers only.
Spanish
Ese libro es solo para lectores adultos.

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