What is the Spanish word for "teenager"?

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

English

teenager

Spanish

adolescente

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Alternative translations of "teenager"

joven
muchacho
chico
pubescente

Examples of how to use "teenager" in Spanish

English
Being a teenager can be very difficult.
Spanish
Ser adolescente puede ser muy difícil.
English
The teenager waited for the bus at dawn.
Spanish
El adolescente esperó el autobús al amanecer.
English
A teenager can learn new skills quickly.
Spanish
Un adolescente puede aprender nuevas habilidades rápidamente.
English
The teacher asked the teenager to explain.
Spanish
El profesor le pidió al adolescente que explicara.
English
Every teenager needs support from their family.
Spanish
Cada adolescente necesita apoyo de su familia.

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