velha

This is the 4222nd most frequent Portuguese word.


velha

"Velha" means "old woman" or "old" (feminine).


Used as an adjective to describe a house as old, implying it has aged or degraded over time.

A casa velha foi renovada completamente.

The old house was completely renovated.


Used as an adjective to describe a friend, indicating a long-standing or long-known relationship.

Minha velha amiga veio me visitar hoje.

My old friend came to visit me today.


Used as an adjective to signify tradition or methods used in the past, suggesting timelessness or continuity.

Esta é a velha forma de fazer pão artesanal.

This is the old way of making artisanal bread.