What is the Spanish word for "young"?

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

English

young

Spanish

joven

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Examples of how to use "young" in Spanish

English
The young boy is very intelligent.
Spanish
El niño joven es muy inteligente.
English
The young athlete trains before sunrise.
Spanish
El joven atleta entrena antes del amanecer.
English
She is young but very determined.
Spanish
Ella es joven, pero está muy decidida.
English
Young students asked many curious questions.
Spanish
Los estudiantes jóvenes hicieron muchas preguntas curiosas.
English
They adopted a young rescue dog.
Spanish
Adoptaron a un joven perro rescatado.

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