Spanish word

edad

Pronunciation

IPA/eˈðað/

Meaning

  • feminine nounage

Example

¿Cuál es tu edad?

What is your age?

Illustration for edad (age)

More examples

Para inscribirte en la excursión hay un límite de edad.

To sign up for the excursion there is an age limit.

Core concept

Years since birth.

Common phrases

  • límite de edad

    age limit

  • edad mínima

    minimum age

  • a la edad de

    at the age of

Similar words

año: Period of twelve months used as a unit for measuring time.
cumpleaños: Annual anniversary of a person's birth, often marked by celebrations.

Definition in Spanish

Medida en años que indica la edad cronológica de una persona.

Word origin

From Latin aetas (genitive aetatis) meaning 'age', which developed into Spanish edad through normal Romance sound changes.

Usage tips

  • Native speakers usually ask "¿Cuántos años tienes?" or, to be less direct, "¿En qué año naciste?" rather than "¿Cuál es tu edad?"

Other meanings

  • eranoun

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