🇪🇸 How to say

“old” in Spanish

viejo
Illustration of "old" in a Spanish cultural setting
An elderly man with silver hair sits on a park bench, feeding pigeons with wrinkled hands while wearing a well-worn tweed jacket.

Usage note

Viejo describes things or people that have existed for a long time; it can be neutral or affectionate when referring to people, like calling a friend 'viejo' similar to 'old pal' in English.

Examples

  • Mi abuelo es muy viejo.

    My grandfather is very old.

  • Tengo un libro viejo.

    I have an old book.

  • Ese coche es viejo.

    That car is old.

Quick check

What does "viejo" mean?

  • A. old
  • B. high
  • C. few
  • D. yellow

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