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viejo

old

adjective BYEH-hoh Less Common

Origin: from Latin vetulus, diminutive of vetus 'old'

Also means

former

Usage Note

Viejo placed before a noun can mean 'old friend/companion' with an affectionate tone (mi viejo amigo); after the noun it simply describes age. It can be slightly pejorative for people — anciano is more respectful. As a noun, los viejos informally means 'the old folks' or 'the parents'.

Examples

"Vive en un edificio muy viejo."

Natural Translation

He lives in a very old building.

Literal Translation

He-lives in a very old building

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