What is the Spanish word for "oldest"?

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

English

oldest

Spanish

mayor

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Alternative translations of "oldest"

más antiguo
antiguo
viejo

Examples of how to use "oldest" in Spanish

English
Who is the oldest person in your family?
Spanish
¿Quién es la persona más vieja de tu familia?
English
She is the oldest student in class.
Spanish
Ella es la estudiante más vieja de la clase.
English
This clock is the oldest in town.
Spanish
Este reloj es el más viejo del pueblo.
English
He showed me his oldest photograph yesterday.
Spanish
Me mostró su foto más antigua ayer.
English
My oldest sister lives in Canada now.
Spanish
Mi hermana mayor vive en Canadá ahora.

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