Describe young people in Spanish sentences.
The idea
Joven is singular for either gender; jóvenes is plural for both. The plural has a written accent.
Examples
- La médica es joven.The doctor is young.
- El cocinero joven trabaja aquí.The young cook works here.
- Las artistas jóvenes pintan juntas.The young artists paint together.
- Los vecinos jóvenes tienen un perro.The young neighbours have a dog.
- Mi tía es joven.My aunt is young.
- Hay jóvenes en el parque.There are young people in the park.
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Do not make a feminine form ending in -a: use joven for a woman too.
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Choose the correct form: La profesora es ___. (joven / jóvenes)
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joven
joven describes one teacher.
Choose the correct form: Los músicos son ___. (joven / jóvenes)
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jóvenes
jóvenes describes several musicians and needs the accent.
Choose the correct form: Las deportistas son ___. (joven / jóvenes)
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jóvenes
jóvenes also works for a group of women.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the correct form: La profesora es ___. (joven / jóvenes)
Choose the correct form: Los músicos son ___. (joven / jóvenes)
Choose the correct form: Las deportistas son ___. (joven / jóvenes)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe one young person and a group of young people.