A1 — Beginneradjective
giovane
young
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
giovanilefrescoacerboin erba
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
vecchioanzianomaturoadulto
Usage note
'Giovane' is neutral. 'Giovanile' means youthful (looking younger than one's age). 'Acerbo' implies immaturity. 'In erba' (budding) refers to inexperience rather than looks.
Example
"Sembra ancora molto giovane nonostante abbia quarant'anni."
"She still looks very young even though she is forty years old."
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