how do you say old man?

Question

How do you say 'old man' in Spanish?

Answer 1

Viejo.

For serious? - modoatk, May 12, 2010

I kid you not. - tennismom, May 12, 2010

How exciting! - modoatk, May 12, 2010

Spanish is soooo easy! - tennismom, May 12, 2010

Answer 2

¡Hola!, modoatk:

Enter "old" at the top of the screen in the "Translate" slot provided there. That will take you directly to our dictionary.

When the dictionary page opens up, the first line under "adjetivo" provides the answer you are looking for. Notice that there are 2 words suggested for you to choose from. 'abuelo' tends to mean 'grandfather' and may not be a best choice.

Muchos saludos/Best regards,

Moe

Thanks for your very patronizing answer Moe! - modoatk, May 12, 2010

Not patronizing! Empowering. So next time you can find answers yourself, and thus you will be more likely to retain the information. We always remember better the things we have to work for, and think about, and figure out.. - Lrtward, May 12, 2010

Let me try to recap this. Modoatk entered the forum, in his profile said next to nothing about himself, did not indicate proficiency in either English or Spanish, did not do any lessons, showed no knowledge of material availble on our web site, - Moe, May 13, 2010

Modoatk then posed a question expecting to be spoonfed an answer, rebuked a reply which was well intentioned and if we are lucky, will never be heard freom again. Go figure. - Moe, May 13, 2010

Moe, your answer was friendly, helpful, and complete. It was not in the least patronizing. - happyquilter, Feb 16, 2011

Amigos, la vida es demasiado breve para esto. Crean (creed) a un viejo. - Jubilado, Feb 16, 2011

I didn't see anything wrong with your answer either. It boggles my mind that people don't use the tools available and then feel insulted when they are politely instructed to do so. - Ron_Austin, Feb 16, 2011

Answer 3

1. Persona de la tercera edad (medios de comunicación, políticos)
2. Viejito (coloquial, Méx.)
3. Ruquito (coloquial)
4. Viejillo (peyorativo, familiar, de cariño)
5. Vejete (peyorativo)
6. Ruco (slang callejero)

Answer 4

viejo

anciano

abuelo (yes, this term is used to refer to an old man who is not your grandfather...it just carries an extra note of fondness/respect for the person you are speaking to)

Answer 5

abuelo

Pretty sure that means Grandfather....... - modoatk, May 12, 2010

You list yourself as an "intermediate", so maybe you know something I don't, but the only translation I know for "abuelo" is "grandfather". Unless there is a regional difference here. - DR1960, May 12, 2010

Abuelo is grandfather (in English that means having children with children). We dont call old men grandfather anywhere in the Englsih speaking world. Unless used as an insult. Viejo. - barhamo, May 13, 2010

Answer 6

Some days I think you could use "geofc" = me. Maybe it's time to set up a challenge to see how our ages spread. I know about me although I'm not about to reveal my age until my next birthday and I know we have a 16 year old who celebrated a cumpleanos last week but how about the rest of you?

...and nobody has quoted "abuelito" yet - not a bad compromise for a guy who isn't directly your "abuelo" but who might share the oldness.

Answer 7

Another term is "anciano".

Ooooh so many choices! - modoatk, May 12, 2010

Answer 8

I heard the word "taito" as a word referring to an old man. It may be derogatory. Someone from Columbia told me this word. Any columbianos out there to comment on this?