young

[/jʌŋ/]

adjective

jovem

1. in the early stage of life; not old

She is a young woman with big dreams.

Ela é uma mulher jovem com grandes sonhos.

2. having the characteristics or appearance of youth

He looks young for his age.

Ele parece jovem para sua idade.

3. recently formed, created, or established

This is a young company with innovative ideas.

Esta é uma empresa jovem com ideias inovadoras.

4. of or relating to youth or young people

The young generation values technology.

A geração jovem valoriza a tecnologia.

NYC Slang

young bloods, young guns, young'uns

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

jovem

standard usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

jovem

standard usage; sometimes 'moleke' in slang for young boy

São Paulo

jovem

standard usage; 'guri' or 'garoto' in informal speech

Portugal

jovem

standard usage; 'miúdo' or 'rapaz' for young boy/man

young and foolish

young at heart

the young and the restless

young blood

stay young

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