Ancianos (en. Seniors)

/ansjano/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Individuals who have reached an advanced age.

The elderly deserve our respect and care.

Los ancianos merecen nuestro respeto y cuidado.

Social group comprised of elderly individuals.

The community center offers activities for the elderly.

El centro comunitario ofrece actividades para ancianos.

The elderly often possess experience and wisdom.

The advice of the elderly is very valuable.

Los consejos de los ancianos son muy valiosos.

From the Latin 'ante' meaning 'before', referring to those who have lived longer.

elder care

Attention and assistance provided to elderly individuals.

cuidado de ancianos

rights of the elderly

Set of rights that must be guaranteed to elderly individuals.

derechos de los ancianos

wisdom of the elders

Knowledge and experience accumulated by older adults.

sabiduría de los ancianos

aging

Stage of life that occurs after adulthood.

vejez

retired

A person who has stopped working, usually upon reaching retirement age.

jubilado

senior

Term in English used to refer to elderly individuals.

senior

Grandfather/grandmother

My grandmother is an elderly woman full of stories.

Mi abuela es una anciana llena de historias.

Old man/old woman

Don’t call him old; better to say elder or senior.

No le digas viejo, mejor anciano o mayor.