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“old age” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/beˈxeθ/

Example

La vejez es una etapa natural de la vida.

Old age is a natural stage of life.

Illustration for vejez (old age)

How to say “old age” in Spanish

“Old age” in Spanish is vejez.

Later stage of life marked by physical and social changes.

Full entry for vejez: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with vejez

La soledad puede aumentar durante la vejez.

Loneliness can increase in old age.

Tips for using vejez

  • La vejez refers to the life stage (with the feminine article la), while a living older person is more often called persona mayor or anciano in polite contexts.

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