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jovem

"jovem" means "young, youthful" in Portuguese. It is number 663 on the frequency list, in A2 (adj).

Meaning

young, youthful; youngster

IPA

/ˈʒɔ.vẽj̃/

Forms in this course

jovens

Level

A2

Practice this word

Updated October 21, 2026

Example sentences

• Sou jovem.
  I'm young.
  Tatoeba: Matheus / CK
• Eu sou jovem.
  I'm young.
  Tatoeba: alexmarcelo / CK
• Queria ser jovem.
  I wish I were young.
  Tatoeba: alexmarcelo / CK

Learned together

In the course, "jovem" is in the same group as these words. You master them as a set.

• portanto hence
• connosco European Portuguese standard…
• miúdo very small
• assassino murderous
• cedo early at a time before expected
• natal natal
• capaz able, capable
• seguro safe
• lindo beautiful, lovely

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