Envejecer (en. Age)

/en.βe.xe.θeɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To grow old.

As he ages, his skin becomes more wrinkled.

A medida que envejece, su piel se vuelve más arrugada.

To produce a change in appearance or state over time.

The wine ages in barrels to improve its flavor.

El vino envejece en barricas para mejorar su sabor.

To acquire characteristics typical of old age.

Trees age and their trunks thicken.

Los árboles envejecen y su tronco se engrosa.

It comes from the Latin 'inveterascere,' which means to become old.

to age gracefully

To grow old in a dignified and elegant manner.

envejecer con gracia

to age prematurely

To age earlier than expected, usually due to external factors.

envejecer prematuramente

to age in the profession

To gain experience and skill over time in a job or profession.

envejecer en el oficio

old age

State of being old.

vejez

maturity

State of having reached full development.

madurez

wrinkle

Fold or groove in the skin.

arruga

To get old

I don’t know how I feel, but it seems like I’m aging quickly.

No sé cómo me siento, pero parece que me estoy poniendo viejo rápido.

To go gray

Ever since I had kids, I’ve started to go gray.

Desde que tengo hijos, he empezado a echar canas.