No. 2,368 in Spanish
viejo
Old.
In a sentence
Mi abuelo es muy viejo.
My grandfather is very old.
Here, 'viejo' is an adjective describing the advanced age of the speaker's grandfather.
Hace mucho que no veo a mi viejo amigo Juan.
I haven't seen my old friend Juan in a long time.
In this sentence, 'viejo' means long-time, referring to the extended duration of the friendship.
¿Viste ese carro viejo en el garaje?
Did you see that old car in the garage?
Here, 'viejo' is used to describe the car, suggesting it's been around for a long time or is worn out.
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