Envejecido (en. Aged)

/embeheθido/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has undergone the process of aging.
The aged wood has a unique character.
La madera envejecida tiene un carácter único.
That has lost vitality or freshness.
The aged wine is considered tastier.
El vino envejecido es considerado más sabroso.
A person who has reached an advanced age.
The aged gentleman went to the park to enjoy the sun.
El envejecido señor acudió al parque a disfrutar del sol.

Etymology

From the verb 'envejecer', which comes from the Latin 'invĕsceĕre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

aged gracefully
It refers to something or someone that has aged in an elegant and dignified manner.
envejecido con gracia
aged prematurely
It refers to something or someone that has aged faster than expected.
envejecido prematuramente
aged by time
It means that something has been affected by duration and the passage of time.
envejecido por el tiempo

Related Words

aging
Process of becoming old.
envejecimiento
elderly
Person of advanced age.
anciano
maturity
State of being mature or adult.
madurez

Slang Meanings

Old
That car is an oldie, but it still works.
Ese coche es un envejecido, pero todavía funciona.
Obsolete
That product is already aged and cannot be consumed.
Ese producto ya está envejecido y no se puede consumir.