What is the Portuguese word for "elder"?

Learn how to say "elder" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

elder

Portuguese

ancião

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Examples of how to use "elder" in Portuguese

English
An elder of the village told a story.
Portuguese
Um ancião da aldeia contou uma história.
English
An elder gave advice to the children.
Portuguese
Um ancião deu conselhos às crianças.
English
The village elder led the meeting today.
Portuguese
O ancião da aldeia liderou a reunião hoje.
English
She respects every elder in her community.
Portuguese
Ela respeita todos os anciãos de sua comunidade.
English
Please listen when an elder speaks.
Portuguese
Por favor, ouça quando um ancião fala.
English
He spoke with the elder after dinner.
Portuguese
Ele conversou com o ancião após o jantar.

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An elder of the village told a story.

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