Veteranos (en. Veterans)

/be.te.ɾa.nos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Individuals who have served in the armed forces.
Veterans deserve our respect and support.
Los veteranos merecen nuestro respeto y apoyo.
People with extensive experience in a sport or profession.
The veterans of the team bring wisdom and leadership.
Los veteranos del equipo aportan sabiduría y liderazgo.
Alumni of an educational institution.
University veterans return every year for the annual reunion.
Los veteranos de la universidad regresan cada año para el encuentro anual.

Etymology

From the Latin 'veteranus', meaning ancient or long-lasting.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Veterans Day
Celebration in honor of those who have served in the armed forces.
Día de los Veteranos
war veteran
A person who has fought in a war.
veterano de guerra
business veterans
Entrepreneurs with a long history in the business world.
veteranos de negocios

Related Words

veteranship
State or condition of being a veteran.
veteranía
to veteranize
To become a veteran through experience.
veteranizar

Slang Meanings

More experience than a novice.
That guy is a veteran in this game; he knows what he's doing.
Ese tipo es un veterano en este juego, sabe lo que hace.
A person who has gone through many difficult situations.
That veteran has seen things that no one can imagine.
Ese veterano ha visto cosas que nadie puede imaginar.