What is the Spanish word for "elderly"?

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

English

elderly

Spanish

ancianos

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Alternative translations of "elderly"

ancianos
mayores

Examples of how to use "elderly" in Spanish

English
We should respect our elderly relatives.
Spanish
Debemos respetar a nuestros familiares mayores.
English
The elderly man walks with a cane.
Spanish
El anciano camina con un bastón.
English
She helps her elderly neighbor every morning.
Spanish
Ella ayuda a su vecina mayor todas las mañanas.
English
An elderly couple fed birds in the park.
Spanish
Una pareja de ancianos alimentaba a los pájaros en el parque.
English
Please offer your seat to the elderly.
Spanish
Por favor, ofrece tu asiento a los mayores.

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