Viejo
Example: El coche viejo necesita una reparación urgente.
Definition
"Viejo" is an adjective used to describe something or someone that is old in age or condition, often implying wear or long existence. For example, in 'El coche viejo necesita una reparación urgente,' it refers to an old car needing urgent repair.
Etymology
The word "viejo" comes from the Latin word 'vetulus,' a diminutive of 'vetus,' meaning old. Over time, it evolved through Old Spanish to become "viejo." Did you know "viejo" is related to the English word 'veteran,' both sharing the same Latin root?
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"Viejo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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