Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
puberdade
noun
/pjuːˈbɜːr.deɪ/
Definition
The stage of development during which a person reaches sexual maturity and becomes capable of reproduction.
Examples
- During puberdade, teenagers experience significant changes in their bodies.
- Education on health and relationships is important during the period of puberdade.
Meaning
Puberdade is the time in life when a young person develops physical and hormonal changes that lead to sexual maturity.
Synonyms
- Adolescence
- Teenage years
- Developmental stage