This is the 7561st most frequent Portuguese word.
old
The Portuguese word for "old" is "velho," meaning aged or not new.
Here, 'velha' (old) is used as an adjective to describe the age and condition of the house.
A velha casa tem um charme especial.
The old house has a special charm.
In this sentence, 'velho' (old) refers to the duration of the friendship or the time they have known each other.
Ele encontrou um amigo velho dos tempos de escola.
He met an old friend from school days.
Here, 'antigo' (antique/old) describes the object's historical age and antiquity.