Jubilado (en. Retired)

/xu.βiˈla.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who has retired from work, usually for having reached retirement age.
My grandfather is a retiree who enjoys his free days traveling.
Mi abuelo es un jubilado que disfruta de sus días libres viajando.
Refers to the state of being retired from work.
After his retirement, he began to practice new hobbies.
Después de su jubilación, comenzó a practicar nuevos hobbies.

Etymology

From Latin 'jubilatus', the participle of 'jubilo, jubilare', which means 'to shout for joy'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

golden retiree
Refers to a retired person who has a high pension.
jubilado de oro
retired life
Refers to the lifestyle of a person after retirement.
vida de jubilado
to enjoy retirement
To enjoy free time after stopping work.
gozar de la jubilación

Related Words

retirement
Action of retiring or the state of being retired.
jubilación
pension
Amount of money that is received regularly after retirement.
pensión
pensioner
Person who receives a pension.
pensionista

Slang Meanings

Retiree who engages in recreational or leisure activities.
He is an 'active retiree', always on the move.
Él es un 'jubilado activo', siempre en movimiento.
Colloquial term to refer to someone who enjoys their free time without worries.
Since he retired, he has become a 'happy retiree'.
Desde que se jubiló, se ha convertido en un 'jubilado feliz'.