What is the Spanish word for "ancient"?

Learn how to say "ancient" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

ancient

Spanish

antiguo

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Alternative translations of "ancient"

ancestral
arcaico
vetusto
primitivo

Examples of how to use "ancient" in Spanish

English
We visited an ancient temple in Greece.
Spanish
Visitamos un templo antiguo en Grecia.
English
They studied ancient maps in class.
Spanish
Estudiaron mapas antiguos en clase.
English
The museum displays ancient pottery shards.
Spanish
El museo muestra fragmentos de cerámica antiguos.
English
Ancient trees lined the quiet road.
Spanish
Los árboles antiguos bordeaban la carretera tranquila.
English
She reads ancient myths for inspiration.
Spanish
Ella lee mitos antiguos para inspirarse.

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