A1 noun Neutral #854 más común

adult

/ˈæd.ʌlt/

A person who is fully grown and developed, typically someone who is 18 years of age or older. It is used to distinguish a mature individual from a child or a teenager.

Ejemplos

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1

The movie is for adults only.

The film is for grown-up people only.

2

All adults must present a valid ID upon entry.

Every person over 18 must show their identification to enter.

3

I don't feel like a real adult yet.

I do not feel like a mature person with responsibilities yet.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
adult
Adjetivo
adult
Relacionado
adulthood
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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Added-ULTra' responsibility. An adult is someone who has added the ultimate level of responsibility to their life.

Quiz rápido

The museum ticket costs $10 for a child and $20 for an _______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: adult

Ejemplos

1

The movie is for adults only.

everyday

The film is for grown-up people only.

2

All adults must present a valid ID upon entry.

formal

Every person over 18 must show their identification to enter.

3

I don't feel like a real adult yet.

informal

I do not feel like a mature person with responsibilities yet.

4

The research focuses on the health of young adults in the city.

academic

The study looks at the health of people in their early 20s.

5

Our target market consists of working adults aged 25 to 40.

business

Our customers are employed grown-ups between 25 and 40 years old.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
adult
Adjetivo
adult
Relacionado
adulthood

Colocaciones comunes

young adult a person in their late teens or early twenties
responsible adult a reliable and sensible grown-up
legal adult someone who is legally recognized as a person of age
adult education learning programs for people who have left school
adult life the period of time spent as a grown-up

Frases Comunes

act like an adult

to behave in a mature and sensible way

consenting adults

grown people who agree freely to do something together

adulting

performing the chores and responsibilities of a grown person (slang)

Se confunde a menudo con

adult vs adulthood

Adult is the person (noun), whereas adulthood is the state or time period of being an adult.

adult vs elderly

Adult refers to anyone over 18, while elderly refers specifically to very old people.

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Notas de uso

The word 'adult' can be used as a noun (He is an adult) or as an adjective to describe things suitable for grown people (adult fiction). In some contexts, it can imply 'X-rated' or 'pornographic,' so be careful with usage in entertainment contexts.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use the word 'grown-up' in formal essays; however, 'adult' is the more professional and standard term to use in writing.

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Truco para recordar

Think of 'Added-ULTra' responsibility. An adult is someone who has added the ultimate level of responsibility to their life.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin 'adultus,' which is the past participle of 'adolescere,' meaning 'to grow up.'

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun: one adult, two adults. Used as an attributive noun (modifier) before other nouns. Often preceded by adjectives like 'legal', 'mature', or 'young'.
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Contexto cultural

In many English-speaking cultures, turning 18 is the legal threshold for becoming an adult, granting the right to vote and enter contracts.

Quiz rápido

The museum ticket costs $10 for a child and $20 for an _______.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: adult

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father

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A father is a male parent of a child. This term describes both the biological relationship and the social role of a man who raises and cares for his children.

dad

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An informal and affectionate name for a father, used primarily by children or within a family context. It refers to a male parent who provides care and support for his offspring.

mother

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A female parent who has given birth to or raised a child. It is also used more broadly to describe a woman who provides care, protection, and support to another person.

son

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A male child or man in relation to his parents. It is a fundamental kinship term used to describe a direct male descendant in a family.

child

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A young human being below the age of puberty or the legal age of majority. It can also refer to a son or daughter of any age in relation to their parents.

sister

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A sister is a girl or woman who shares the same parents as another person. It can also refer to a woman who shares one parent or someone who is very close like a family member.

twin

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baby

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toddler

A1

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wife

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