What does "anciano" mean in English?

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Spanish

anciano

English

elderly

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Alternative translations of "anciano"

old man
aged
senior
ancient

Examples of how to use "anciano" in Spanish

Spanish
Un anciano me contó esta historia.
English
An elderly man told me this story.
Spanish
El anciano vive solo en la montaña.
English
The elderly man lives alone in the mountains.
Spanish
Conocimos a un anciano muy amable hoy.
English
We met a very kind elderly man today.
Spanish
El anciano contó historias de su juventud.
English
The elderly man told stories from his youth.
Spanish
Ayudé al anciano a cruzar la calle.
English
I helped the elderly man cross the street.

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Un anciano me contó esta historia.

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