Antiguo
Example: El castillo antiguo está en el centro del pueblo.
Definition
"Antiguo" describes something very old or from a long time ago, often referring to objects, places, or traditions with historical significance, like an ancient castle or artifact, emphasizing its age and connection to the past.
Etymology
The word "antiguo" comes from the Latin 'antiquus,' meaning old or ancient. Did you know that this root is also the source for the English word 'antique,' which similarly relates to something old and valuable?
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"Antiguo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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