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No. 9,045 in Spanish

vieja

"Vieja" means "old woman" or can colloquially refer to "wife" or "mom" in some contexts.

In a sentence

  • Mi vieja casa estaba ubicada en un barrio tranquilo.

    My old house was located in a quiet neighborhood.

    Used as an adjective meaning 'old', describing the condition or age of the noun 'casa' (house).

  • Mi vieja me llamó para saber si estaba bien.

    My mom called me to know if I was doing well.

    Informally used in some Spanish dialects to refer to one's mother.

  • Encontré una reliquia vieja en el desván de mi abuela.

    I found an old relic in my grandmother's attic.

    Used as an adjective meaning 'antique' or 'ancient', referring to the relic's age.

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