envejecimiento
/embexeθiˈmjento/masculine
The English phrase "aging" is translated into Spanish as envejecimiento.
envejecimiento is a noun used to describe the biological or chronological process of becoming older or more mature.
Meaning: the process of becoming older or more mature (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is formed from the verb envejecer (to grow old) and the suffix -miento, which is used to turn verbs into nouns that describe a process.
Which one should you use?
Use envejecimiento when you are referring to the process of aging itself. In contrast, envejecer is the verb meaning "to age" or "to grow old".
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As a masculine noun, envejecimiento is typically preceded by the masculine definite article el.
How do you pronounce it?
/embexeθiˈmjento/
Did you know?
- While envejecimiento refers to the biological process, Spanish speakers use the word viejo to describe something 'old' and antiguo for something 'ancient' or 'vintage'.
- The suffix -miento in envejecimiento shares a common ancestor with the English suffix '-ment', as seen in words like 'development'. Both traces go back to the Latin '-mentum'.
- While envejecimiento describes the biological process, if you want to describe a person's age in a way that sounds respectful rather than blunt, you might use adulto or persona mayor instead of the more direct viejo.
Examples in context
- Esta es una enfermedad causada por el envejecimiento.This is a condition caused by aging.This sentence shows how envejecimiento can be used to describe a condition caused by the aging process.Tatoeba #1593530 by teskmon, translation #326391 by CM
- Existen varias especies de medusa con capacidad para revertir el envejecimiento y regresar a su etapa larval bajo ciertas circunstancias.Various species of jellyfish exist with the ability to reverse aging and go back to their larval stage under certain circumstances.This sentence illustrates how some species have the ability to reverse envejecimiento.Tatoeba #13892955 by Seael, translation #13906908 by mexicanhere
- El envejecimiento es una etapa natural de la vida.Aging is a natural stage of life.
- Investigaremos el proceso de senescencia en células humanas.We will investigate the process of senescence in human cells.
- El envejecimiento afecta a todos los seres vivos.Aging affects all living beings.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are discussing skincare products.
- ElenaEsta crema ayuda a prevenir el envejecimiento.This cream helps prevent aging.
- Mateo¿Realmente funciona para la piel?Does it really work for the skin?
- ElenaSí, combate los signos del envejecimiento.Yes, it fights the signs of aging.
- MateoEntonces voy a comprar una.Then I am going to buy one.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “aging” translations and entries envejecimiento, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries envejecimiento, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
