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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