viejo
old
adjective BYEH-hoh Less Common
Origin: from Latin vetulus, diminutive of vetus 'old'
Also means
former
Usage Note
Viejo placed before a noun can mean 'old friend/companion' with an affectionate tone (mi viejo amigo); after the noun it simply describes age. It can be slightly pejorative for people — anciano is more respectful. As a noun, los viejos informally means 'the old folks' or 'the parents'.
Examples
"Vive en un edificio muy viejo."
Natural Translation
He lives in a very old building.
Literal Translation
He-lives in a very old building
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