Viejo
Example: El perro viejo duerme todo el día en el sofá.
Definition
"Viejo" refers to something or someone that is old in age or has existed for a long time, often implying experience or wear. For example, in the phrase 'El perro viejo duerme todo el día en el sofá,' it describes an old dog resting all day on the couch.
Etymology
The word "viejo" comes from the Latin word 'vetulus,' a diminutive of 'vetus,' meaning old. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to denote age or longstanding existence. Did you know that "viejo" can also carry affectionate or respectful connotations when referring to elderly people?
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"Viejo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 105 commonly used words.
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