júnior
/ˈxunjoɾ/
The English word "junior" can be translated into Spanish as júnior. It is also spelled junior.
Meaning: younger (adj)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| júnior | /ˈxunjoɾ/ /ˈʝunjoɾ/ |
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| junior | /xunjoɾ/ (from spelling rules) | alternative form |
In Spanish, júnior is used to mean "younger" specifically in the context of names or to denote specific professional or sports rankings. It can also function as a noun to refer to someone who is younger than someone else.
Which one should you use?
While júnior is used for names or specific professional/sports rankings, the standard word for describing someone who is younger in age is menor.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, the masculine form júnior must agree in gender with the noun it modifies.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈxunjoɾ/
Did you know?
- In corporate settings in Latin America, júnior is used to describe an entry-level position, often contrasting with senior regardless of the actual age of the employee.
- The word júnior traces its lineage back to the Latin iuvenis, which is the same root that gives English the word 'juvenile'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you use 'junior' to describe a person's age in conversation, you might sound like you are reading from a sports news broadcast or a corporate directory.
Examples in context
- Tom y Mary tuvieron un niño y lo llamaron Tom Junior.Tom and Mary had a child and called him Tom Junior.This sentence shows how to use the form junior when naming a child.Tatoeba #2740278 by hantol01, translation #2740266 by Hybrid
- Mi nombre completo es Ricardo Vernaut Junior.My full name is Ricardo Vernaut Junior.This sentence demonstrates the use of junior within a full name.Tatoeba #3665264 by Ricardo14, translation #2787393 by Ricardo14
- El Sr. Rodríguez júnior es el hijo del Sr. Rodríguez.Mr. Rodríguez Junior is Mr. Rodríguez's son.
- Él es un empleado júnior en la empresa.He is a junior employee at the company.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are talking about their colleagues at work.
- Daniel¿Quién es el nuevo abogado?Who is the new lawyer?
- LucíaEs un abogado júnior muy talentoso.He is a very talented junior lawyer.
- Daniel¿Ya empezó a trabajar con nosotros?Did he already start working with us?
- LucíaSí, llegó ayer a la oficina.Yes, he arrived at the office yesterday.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “junior” translations and entries júnior, junior, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries junior, júnior, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
