No. 4,515 in Spanish
anciano
Elderly person.
In a sentence
El anciano paseaba por el parque cada mañana, disfrutando del aire fresco.
The elderly man strolled through the park every morning, enjoying the fresh air.
In this sentence, 'anciano' is used as a noun to refer respectfully to an elderly man.
En aquella época, era común mostrarse respetuoso hacia los ancianos del pueblo.
In those days, it was common to show respect to the elders of the village.
Here, 'ancianos' refers collectively to older adults within a community, highlighting their societal role.
Me encantó escuchar las historias del anciano sobre sus experiencias de juventud.
I loved hearing the elderly man's stories about his youth experiences.
The term 'anciano' is again used as a noun, emphasizing the individual's age and wisdom.
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