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be young

[bi jʌŋ]
verb phrase
ser jovem
1. to be in the early stage of life; to possess the qualities or characteristics of youth
She is young and full of energy.
Ela é jovem e cheia de energia.
2. to be at an early stage of development or existence
This company is still young.
Esta empresa ainda é jovem.
3. to be youthful in appearance or spirit despite age
He is young at heart.
Ele é jovem de coração.
Synonyms
be youthfulbe in one's youthhave youth
Antonyms
be oldbe agedbe elderly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser jovem
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ser jovem
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
ser jovem
standard usage
Portugal
ser jovem
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

young and foolish
young and vibrant
young at heart
stay young
die young
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