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    Vetusta (en. Old)

    /beˈtus.ta/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    It refers to something or someone that is extremely old.
    The ancient library holds many rare books.
    La vetusta biblioteca guarda muchos libros raros.
    Relative to something that has lost its freshness or novelty.
    The outdated idea of continuing to do the same thing will not attract new customers.
    La vetusta idea de seguir haciendo lo mismo no atraerá nuevos clientes.
    An adjective that describes long-established objects or institutions.
    We found more information about the old university.
    Encontramos más información sobre la vetusta universidad.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'vetustus', which means 'ancient' or 'old'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the antiquity of an object
    it refers to the antiquity or the deteriorated state of an object.
    vetustas de un objeto
    in ancient times
    it means in past or ancient times.
    en tiempos vetustos
    to remember ancient times
    it indicates reminiscing about situations or events from a long time ago.
    recordar tiempos vetustos

    Related Words

    vetustez
    The quality of being old or ancient.
    vetustez
    vetustecer
    To make something become old or ancient.
    vetustecer
    antiquity
    The condition of being ancient.
    antigüedad

    Slang Meanings

    Referring to something very old or out of fashion.
    That car is so old that it's not worth fixing.
    Ese coche es tan vetusto que no vale la pena arreglarlo.
    Description of a place or situation that is very outdated.
    That decoration is so outdated, it looks like it came from the 70s.
    Esa decoración es tan vetusta, parece sacada de los años 70.