What is the Spanish word for "old"?

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

English

old

Spanish

viejo

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Alternative translations of "old"

antiguo
mayor
pasado
ancestral

Examples of how to use "old" in Spanish

English
This old map is very hard to read.
Spanish
Este mapa antiguo es muy difícil de leer.
English
My old bike still works well.
Spanish
Mi vieja bici todavía funciona bien.
English
She found an old photo album.
Spanish
Ella encontró un viejo álbum de fotos.
English
That old tree gives us shade.
Spanish
Ese árbol viejo nos da sombra.
English
His old jacket feels very comfortable.
Spanish
Su chaqueta vieja se siente muy cómoda.

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