es viejo

he's old

it's old

es viejo(ehs byeh-hoh)

phrase

1. (he's elderly)

a. he's old

Tú dices que es viejo, pero yo creo que está en muy buena forma y me parece muy atractivo.

You say he's old, but I think he's very fit and find him very attractive.

b. is old

Mi vecino es viejo y el pobre vive solo y no tiene familia.

My neighbor is old and the poor man lives on his own and has no family.

2. (it's not new)

a. it's old

¿Te vas a comprar otro bolso? ¿Qué tiene de malo este? - Es viejo.

Are you going to buy another handbag? What's wrong with this one? - It's old.

b. is old

Este abrigo es viejo, pero no encuentro otro que me guste tanto.

This coat is old, but I can't find another one I like as much.