adult
BrE /ˈædʌlt/ AmE /ˈædʌlt/
noun / adjective en → es
an adult person; a grown-up
adulto, persona mayor de edad
Collocations adult life · adult responsibilities
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She's an adult and can make her own decisions.
Ella es una persona mayor de edad y puede tomar sus propias decisiones.
the age when a person is considered to be an adult; the legal age of adulthood
edad de mayoría, adultez
Collocations reach/reach the age of adulthood · come of age
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He reached the adult age at 20.
Él alcanzó la edad de mayoría a los 20 años.
behavior that is expected of an adult; mature behavior
comportamiento maduro, actitud adulta
Collocations show/show signs of maturity · act like an adult
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She showed great adult behavior in the crisis.
Ella mostró un comportamiento muy maduro durante la crisis.
a product or service intended for adults; not suitable for children
producto para adultos, contenido para mayores de edad
Collocations adult content · adult products
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The website offers adult products.
El sitio web ofrece productos para adultos.
a sports competition for adults; not including children or teenagers
competencia de adultos, torneo para mayores
Collocations adult league · adult tournament
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She won the adult competition.
Ella ganó la competencia para adultos.
education for adults; not part of a school curriculum
educación para adultos, formación continua
Collocations adult education classes · adult learning opportunities
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He took adult education courses.
Él tomó cursos de educación para adultos.
legal status of being an adult; having full legal rights and responsibilities
estado legal de adulto, capacidad legal
Collocations attain/achieve the age of majority · adult status
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She attained adult legal status at 21.
Ella alcanzó el estado legal de adulto a los 21 años.
social activities or events for adults; not including children
actividades sociales para adultos, eventos para mayores de edad
Collocations adult social club · adult-only event
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The party was an adult-only event.
La fiesta era un evento para mayores de edad.