antiguo

/anˈtiɣwo/

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Translation

old, ancient, former

Word origin

From Latin antiquus ('old, former, ancient'), related to ante ('before'). What is antiguo belongs to an earlier time.

Origin
Latin
Root
antiquus
English cognates
antique, antiquity

Grammar

Feminineantigua
Masc pluralantiguos
Fem pluralantiguas

Examples

.

We live in an old house in the centre.

costumbres respetan .

The ancient customs are still respected in the village.

.

My former boss was very serious.

.

He bought a very cheap old car.

monedas .

These old coins are worth a lot of money.

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This word is part of lesson 40.