Old in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

Normal speech: VYEHH-hoh
IPA: ‘βje.ʝo

8 months ago

Dicen que es malo llegar a viejo…

…pero es peor no llegar a serlo.

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other meanings

In some contexts, “viejo” can also be used to describe something as worn out, tired, or ineffective.

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cultural referece

Respect for elders and the value of experience are important in Spanish culture, and the use of “viejo” to refer to an old person is a common sign of respect.

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idioms

“Más sabe el diablo por viejo que por diablo” – Literally meaning “the devil knows more because he’s old than because he’s the devil,” it is used to acknowledge the wisdom that comes with age and experience.

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usage

Refers to an old or elderly person, or to something that is old or has been in use for a long time.

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origin

From the Latin word “vetulus,” meaning “old” or “aged.”

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Perra

Mi perra es viejo. Ella tiene dieciseis años. Su llamo es Pixie. Pixie es una perra blanca. Ella es una Husky Eskímo. Ella es muy debíl.

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Opposites

Viejo – Joven (Old – Young)

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viejo info.

Tips to remember the word “viejo”:
– Associate “viejo” with visuals of an older person or antique objects.
– Remember that “vino” means “wine” in Spanish, and like wine, things or people become “viejo” over time.
– Link “viejo” to the English word “vintage,” which refers to something classic and old.

Explanations:
– “Viejo” is an adjective in Spanish which translates to “old” in English. It can describe both age and the condition of objects.

Other words that mean the same thing:
– “Anciano” means “elderly” and is often used to describe people of advanced age with respect.
– “Antiguo” can also be used interchangeably in some contexts and means “ancient” or “antique.”

Alternate meanings like slang:
– “Viejo” can be used informally among friends to refer to someone’s father (e.g., “mi viejo” means “my old man” referring to one’s dad).
– In some Latin American countries, “viejo” or “vieja” is also a colloquial term for a boyfriend, girlfriend, husband, or wife.

Examples of sentences that use “viejo”:
– Mi abuelo es muy viejo, tiene noventa años. (My grandfather is very old, he is ninety years old.)
– Ese edificio es el más viejo de la ciudad. (That building is the oldest in the city.)
– Cuando nos mudamos, dejamos atrás nuestros viejos muebles. (When we moved, we left behind our old furniture.)
– Mi viejo siempre dice que los tiempos pasados fueron mejores. (My old man always says that the past times were better.)
– Ella encontró un viejo diario escondido en el ático. (She found an old diary hidden in the attic.)

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