This is the 1368th most frequent Spanish word.
adolescente
A young person in the transitional stage between childhood and adulthood.
Here 'adolescente' is used as a singular noun referring to an individual in the teenage developmental stage.
El adolescente está estudiando en la biblioteca hoy.
The teenager is studying in the library today.
Here 'adolescente' is used as an adjective describing the 'stage' related to teenage characteristics.
La etapa adolescente puede ser complicado para muchos jóvenes.
The teenage stage can be complicated for many young people.
Here 'adolescentes' is used in plural form referring to a group of individuals during their teenage years.