Anciana (en. Old woman)

/anˈθjana/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Woman who has reached an advanced age.
The elderly woman in the park always tells stories of her youth.
La anciana en el parque siempre cuenta historias de su juventud.
Woman in a community who is respected for her age and wisdom.
The elderly woman from the town is considered a treasure of knowledge.
La anciana del pueblo es considerada un tesoro de conocimiento.
Woman who is in her last years of life.
The elderly woman needs assistance to carry out her daily tasks.
La anciana necesita asistencia para realizar sus tareas diarias.

Etymology

From Latin 'anciana', which derives from 'ancianus', meaning 'old' or 'elderly'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Community of elderly women
Community where many older women live.
pueblo de ancianas
Wisdom of the elderly woman
Knowledge and experiences accumulated throughout life.
sabiduría de anciana
Care for elderly women
Attention given to older women.
cuidado de ancianas

Related Words

Old age
Condition of being elderly.
ancianidad
Elderly man
Man who has reached an advanced age.
anciano
Geriatric
Related to the care of elderly people.
geriátrico

Slang Meanings

Grandma
Grandma tells us jokes all the time.
La abue nos cuenta chistes todo el tiempo.
Auntie
My auntie is a very active elderly woman.
Mi tita es una anciana muy activa.