This is the 201st most frequent Portuguese word.
jovens
"Jovens" means "young people" or "youth" in English.
In this context, 'jovens' is used as an adjective describing the days, metaphorically likening the youth to 'early' or 'formative' days.
Nos dias jovens da cidade, tudo era muito pacífico.
In the early days of the city, everything was very peaceful.
In this sentence, 'jovens' is used as a noun to refer to young people collectively, emphasizing a group characteristic.
Os jovens estão se preparando para o exame.
The young people are preparing for the exam.
Here, 'jovens' again serves as a noun, indicating the individuals who are characterized by youth and generating innovative ideas.