This is the 9322nd most frequent Spanish word.
adolescencia
The period of life between childhood and adulthood, typically marked by physical and emotional growth.
Here, 'adolescencia' is used as a noun to describe a phase of life.
La adolescencia es una etapa clave en el desarrollo humano.
Adolescence is a key stage in human development.
In this sentence, 'adolescencia' is applied to refer to the speaker's own experiences during that life stage.
Durante mi adolescencia, me apasionaba la música.
During my adolescence, I was passionate about music.
Here, 'adolescencia' refers to a time period in the lives of young people collectively.