mocedad

Spanish

Etymology

From mozo (young person) +‎ -edad (-ity). Compare Asturian mocedá.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /moθeˈdad/ [mo.θeˈð̞að̞] (Spain)
  • IPA(key): /moseˈdad/ [mo.seˈð̞að̞] (Latin America, Philippines)
  • Rhymes: -ad
  • Syllabification: mo‧ce‧dad

Noun

mocedad f (plural mocedades)

  1. youth (stage of life)
    Synonym: juventud
  2. prank

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