How do you say older in Spanish?

Question

I don't know how to say older in Spanish. Does anyone know? If so please answer quickly

I try to look up older but it always says did you mean old? - BlueGreen020, Jan 26, 2011

When I doubleclick 'older' I get 'mayores' - margaretbl, Jan 26, 2011

Answer 1

For people: mayor de edad

For objects: mas viejo

I agree. - pacofinkler, Jan 26, 2011

Answer 2

It's mayor (mayores if plural), if you are talking about people, & más viejo/antiguo for objects.

If you enter the word old in the dictionary/translate box, you'll find phrases for both old & older as you scroll down the page. Knowing that it is derived from "old," you would have to be a little creative and resourceful when you're looking for words like this one.

the dictionary/translate has been a life-saver for me -- good suggestion! - NancyGrace, Jan 26, 2011

it really is. it is not perfect, but its little flaws are FAR outweighed by its usefulness. - Deanski, Jan 27, 2011

Answer 3

In a fond way between husband and wife for example: "viejita" or "veijito" would be very common in México. You will also hear a phrase like: "mi viejo come muchos dulces".

Or :"mi vieja tiene muchas hermanas".

Not at all pejorative.

Thats very true - Rey_Mysterio, Jan 26, 2011

Answer 4

mayor

Answer 5

To simply say "he is an old man (or woman) , the phrase would be: es una persona mayor,or es una persona de edad avanzada.

Very polite usage.

Answer 6

If you use the dictionary tab at the top of the page you'll find out quickly.