Vetustenses (en. Vetustenses)

/be.tusˈten.ses/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person originally from or residing in Vetusta.
The vetustenses enjoy the traditions of their city.
Los vetustenses disfrutan de las tradiciones de su ciudad.
Inhabitant of a literary work that represents a specific place.
The vetustenses are richly nuanced characters in the narrative of 'La Regenta'.
Los vetustenses son personajes ricos en matices en la narrativa de 'La Regenta'.

Etymology

Derived from 'Vetusta', the name of a fictional city created by the author.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to stand up for the vetustenses
Advocating for the rights or traditions of the inhabitants of Vetusta.
salir en defensa de los vetustenses
life in Vetusta
Description of daily life and customs in the city of Vetusta.
la vida en Vetusta

Related Words

Vetusta
Name of the fictional city in 'La Regenta'.
Vetusta
Regenta
Term that refers to the work of Leopoldo Alas where the vetustenses appear.
Regenta

Slang Meanings

To describe someone who is traditional or conservative in their way of thinking.
He is very vetustense in his political opinions.
Es muy vetustense en sus opiniones políticas.
Referring to a person who clings too much to old customs.
Don't change, you are a vetustense at heart.
No cambies, eres un vetustense de corazón.