No. 1,464 in Portuguese
antiga
"Antiga" means "old" or "ancient" in English.
In a sentence
Ela vive em uma casa muito antiga.
She lives in a very old house.
Here, 'antiga' means 'old' or 'ancient', describing something with significant age or historical value.
Minha antiga professora foi muito gentil.
My former teacher was very kind.
In this case, 'antiga' means 'former' or 'previous', referring to something that belonged to an earlier time or prior association.
Essa tradição antiga demonstra a cultura rica de nosso povo.
This ancient tradition demonstrates the rich culture of our people.
Here, 'antiga' signifies 'ancient', emphasizing historical importance or long-standing existence.
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