English–Spanish

“old” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoantiguo

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbjexo/

Example

Mi coche es viejo.

My car is old.

Illustration for viejo (old)

How to say “old” in Spanish

“Old” in Spanish is viejo.

A person of advanced years or an object from an earlier era.

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

Example sentences with viejo

Conserva muchos recuerdos de su viejo amigo.

He has many memories of his longstanding friend.

Tips for using viejo

  • In colloquial speech 'mi viejo' often means 'my father', and calling someone viejo can be affectionate among friends or insulting in polite contexts.

Other Spanish words for “old”

Mi coche es antiguo.

My car is old.

“old” in other languages