Anticuada (en. Outdated)

/antiˈkwada/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Refers to something that has fallen out of use or is from another time.
His lifestyle is very outdated by modern standards.
Su estilo de vida es muy anticuado para los estándares modernos.
Something that is outdated or does not fit current trends.
The design of that house is quite outdated and needs renovation.
El diseño de esa casa es bastante anticuado y necesita una renovación.
Attitudes or behaviors that are considered obsolete.
His ideas about education are outdated and are not useful today.
Sus ideas sobre la educación son anticuadas y no sirven en la actualidad.

Etymology

From the verb 'anticuar', which means 'to make old' or 'to turn something old'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

outdated thoughts
Ideas or beliefs that are out of date.
pensamientos anticuados
outdated fashion
A dressing style that is no longer in trend.
moda anticuada
outdated technology
Devices or programs that have been surpassed by newer versions.
tecnología anticuada

Related Words

anticuado
Having the characteristics of something old.
anticuado
anachronistic
Out of its time; in an incorrect temporal context.
anacrónico
obsolete
No longer useful or has been replaced by something more modern.
obsoleto

Slang Meanings

Something that is not in fashion and is not relevant.
That movie is so outdated that not even older people want to see it.
Esa película es tan anticuada que ni siquiera la gente mayor quiere verla.
A person who refuses to adapt to changes.
My grandfather is very outdated; he always says that 'in his times' things were better.
Mi abuelo es muy anticuado, siempre dice que 'en sus tiempos' las cosas eran mejores.