No. 1,896 in Portuguese
velho
Old.
In a sentence
Tenho um carro velho.
I have an old car.
Here, 'velho' is used to describe the age or condition of the car, indicating it is old, worn, or not new.
Ele é um amigo velho.
He is an old friend.
The word 'velho' in this sentence signifies a long-term relationship, meaning the person has been a friend for a long time, not necessarily his age.
Este relógio é velho, porém valioso.
This watch is old but valuable.
In this context, 'velho' describes the watch's antiquity, suggesting it has historical or sentimental significance.
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