English–Spanish
“old man” in Spanish
How to say “old man” in Spanish
“Old man” in Spanish is anciano.
An older man described in a neutral or official context.
Example sentences with anciano
En la residencia había varios ancianos que jugaban a las cartas.
In the old people's home there were several elderly people playing cards.
Tips for using anciano
- It is normally used descriptively rather than to address someone directly, where speakers prefer señor, señora, or persona mayor to sound more respectful.
Other Spanish words for “old man”
Le ofrecí mi asiento al viejecito en el autobús.
I offered my seat to the old man on the bus.