adulthood

BrE /ˈædəltʊdh/ AmE /ˈædəltʊð/

noun en → es

1 STAGE OF LIFE [uncountable] B1

the period of life when a person is no longer considered to be a child and has reached full legal responsibility for themselves

edad adulta, madurez

  • enter adulthood

Collocations reach adulthood · in one's adulthood

  • She entered adulthood with a clear sense of purpose.

    Entró en la edad adulta con un sentido claro de propósito.

2 SOCIAL STATUS [uncountable] B2

the status or condition of being an adult in society, with the rights and responsibilities that come with it

condición adulta, estado social de adulto

  • achieve adulthood

Collocations gain adulthood · adult status

  • He achieved adulthood by getting a job and moving out.

    Logró la condición adulta al conseguir un trabajo y mudarse.