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    Vieja (en. Old)

    /ˈbje.xa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Woman who has reached a considerable age.
    The old woman in the neighborhood always tells interesting stories.
    La vieja del barrio siempre cuenta historias interesantes.
    Woman who is no longer young.
    My grandmother is an old one full of wisdom.
    Mi abuela es una vieja llena de sabiduría.
    Colloquial term for referring to a mother or partner.
    I’m going out with the old one tonight.
    Voy a salir con la vieja esta noche.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'vetula', a diminutive of 'vetus' which means old.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    old school
    Refers to a style or manner of doing things that is traditional or classic.
    vieja escuela
    the reliable old one
    Refers to a person or thing that can always be trusted.
    la vieja confiable
    older than Methuselah
    Used to describe something very old.
    más viejo que Matusalén

    Related Words

    old
    Elderly man.
    viejo
    old man
    Affectionate diminutive of old.
    viejito
    old age
    Elderly woman, sometimes with negative connotations.
    viejura

    Slang Meanings

    Affectionate term for referring to a girlfriend or partner.
    That’s my old one, she always accompanies me.
    Esa es mi vieja, siempre me acompaña.
    Sometimes used derogatorily to refer to an older woman.
    Don’t be rude, don’t talk like that about that old woman.
    No seas grosero, no hables así de esa vieja.