preteen
Pronunciación: [priːtiːn]
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Contexto: «age group»
(noun) a preteen is a child who is between the ages of 9 and 12 years old. This is the time before they become teenagers. Preteens are starting to grow up and experience new things, but they are still kids.
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My sister is a preteen, and she loves playing games with her friends.
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She is not a preteen anymore; she is now a teenager.
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How old is a typical preteen?
Contexto: «developmental stage»
(adjective) when something relates to children who are not yet teenagers. If we say something is preteen, it is suitable for kids aged 9 to 12.
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The magazine has many preteen articles that my brother enjoys reading.
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This movie is not for preteens; it's too scary for them.
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Are you looking for preteen books for the school library?
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