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"Jubilado" is a form of "jubilado", an adjective which is often translated as "retired". "Retirado" is a form of "retirado", an adjective which is often translated as "remote". Learn more about the difference between "jubilado" and "retirado" below.
jubilado, el jubilado, la jubilada(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (pensioned)
a. retired
Estoy jubilado, ¡así que paso los inviernos en Florida!I'm retired, so I spend the winters in Florida!
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. retiree (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Nuestra empresa ofrece beneficios médicos a jubilados y a sus familiares.Our company offers medical benefits to retirees and their families.
b. pensioner (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Se presentaron cargos contra una mujer por el robo a un jubilado.A woman has been charged with the robbery of a pensioner.
c. retired person
Para un jubilado es mejor tener un perro viejo que un cachorro.Older dogs are better than puppies for a retired person.
retirado, el retirado, la retirada(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (distant)
a. remote
La prisión fue construida en una isla retirada, lejos de la costa.The prison was built on a remote island far away from the coast.
b. isolated
El escritor se mudó a un pueblo retirado ubicado en las montañas.The writer moved to an isolated village located in the mountains.
c. secluded
Encontré un lugar retirado en la playa donde pude nadar desnudo.I found a secluded spot on the beach where I could swim naked.
2. (solitary)
a. quiet
El anacoreta vivió una vida sencilla y retirada en el bosque.The hermit lived a simple and quiet life in the forest.
a. retired
Un militar retirado que estaba en la estación de servicio evitó el robo.A retired soldier who was in the gas station foiled the robbery.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. retired person
Un tercio de los retirados que viven en el hogar de ancianos son hombres.One third of the retired persons living in the nursing home are men.
b. retiree (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Muchos retirados afirman que tienen que seguir trabajando para pagar las cuentas.Many retirees claim they still have to work to pay the bills.
c. pensioner (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
La farmacia ofrece descuentos a los retirados.The pharmacy offers discounts to pensioners.
