elderly [ˈeldəlɪ]
elderly
elderly(
ehl
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duhr
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li
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (of old age)
Elderly people who feel lonely often buy pets.La gente mayor que se siente sola a menudo compra mascotas.
b. anciano
The elderly population is larger than the number of newborn babies.La población anciana es mayor que la cantidad de recién nacidos.
c. de edad
Even an elderly woman like me can find love again.Hasta una señora de edad como yo puede encontrar el amor de nuevo.
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
2. (older adults)
a. los mayores (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
In Japan, the elderly are respected because they are regarded as wise and experienced.En Japón, a los mayores se los respeta porque se consideran sabios y experimentados.
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elderlyadjectiveNoun
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g. the big dog).
1. (general)
a. anciano(a)
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling or idea (e.g. man, dog, house).
2. (general)
a.
the elderlylos ancianos
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