A1 — Beginnernoun
giovane
young person
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
ragazzoadolescenteundermillennialscoetaneo
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
anzianovecchioadultoseniormaturo
Usage note
'Giovane' is both adjective and noun. 'Ragazzo/a' is more colloquial. 'Adolescente' is specifically a teenager. 'Da giovane' = when young.
Example
"I giovani di oggi usano i social media ogni giorno."
"Young people today use social media every day."
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