el
masculine
/anˈθjano/
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Translation
elderly person
Word origin
From Late Latin antianus ('former, of an earlier time'), from ante ('before'). The same ante root gives English 'ancient' and 'antique'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- antianus
- English cognates
- ancient, antique
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralancianos
Examples
.
The old man walks slowly through the park.
anciana .
I helped an elderly woman cross the street.
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Elderly people deserve our respect.
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My grandfather is a very wise old man.
¿ algún ?
Does any elderly person live in that house?
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