Vejete (en. Old man)

/beˈxete/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Derogatory term used to refer to an elderly man.

That old man won't stop complaining about today's youth.

Ese vejete no para de quejarse sobre la juventud de hoy.

An elderly man who behaves childishly.

Don't be an old man, cheer up and enjoy the party.

No seas un vejete, anímate a disfrutar de la fiesta.

A person who shows little adaptability to changes.

My grandfather is an old man; he always wants to do things his way.

Mi abuelo es un vejete, siempre quiere hacer las cosas a su manera.

The word 'vejete' comes from Old Spanish, related to 'vejeza', which means old age.

happy old man

It refers to an elderly person who, despite their age, maintains a cheerful attitude.

vejete feliz

grumpy old man

Describes an elderly person who frequently complains.

vejete gruñón

one is an old man

Expression used to refer to someone who feels older than they actually are.

uno es un vejete

old age

State or condition of being old.

vejez

old age

Period of life in which a person is considered elderly.

ancianidad

maturity

Stage of life between youth and old age.

madurez

Troubled by the passage of time.

That movie has an old man as the protagonist who remembers his youth.

Esa película tiene a un vejete como protagonista que recuerda su juventud.

Person who tries to act young despite their age.

That old man buys trendy clothes to look younger.

Ese vejete se compra ropa de moda para parecer más joven.