antiguo
/anˈtiɡwo/
The English word "antique" is translated into Spanish as antiguo.
antiguo can be used as a noun to refer to an old piece, or as an adjective meaning "old" or "out of date".
Meaning: old piece (noun)
Which one should you use?
Depending on placement, antiguo can mean "antique" (an object of value) or "former" (e.g., an ex-boss or former residence).
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective must agree in gender with the noun it modifies, changing from antiguo to antigua for feminine nouns. The adjective must agree in number with the noun, taking the forms antiguos (masculine plural) or antiguas (feminine plural).
How do you pronounce it?
/anˈtiɡwo/
Did you know?
- In some contexts, antiguo can be used as a noun to refer to a veteran or a senior member of a group or institution.
- In Ladino, a language spoken by Sephardic Jews, the word for antique remains antigo, preserving the form that modern Spanish eventually changed.
- While antiguo describes something old, Spanish speakers use the word viejo for things that are simply worn out or aged without necessarily having historical value.
Examples in context
- Este antiguo reloj vale mil dólares.This antique clock is worth one thousand dollars.This sentence shows how to use antiguo to describe a clock.Tatoeba #1263599 by marcelostockle, translation #59370 by CK
- Ella tiene algunos bonitos muebles antiguos.She has some beautiful antique furniture.This sentence demonstrates using antiguos to describe furniture.Tatoeba #737916 by Shishir, translation #316619 by CK
- Dudo que Tom considerara alguna vez vender su auto antiguo.I doubt that Tom would ever consider selling his antique car.This sentence uses antiguo to describe a car.Tatoeba #1263626 by marcelostockle, translation #1027552 by CK
- Esta joya es una antigüedad muy valiosa.This piece of jewelry is a very valuable antique.
- La mesa que encontraste es una pieza antigua hermosa.The table you found is a beautiful antique piece.
- Ese reloj es muy viejo, podría ser considerado una antigüedad.That watch is very old, it could be considered an antique.
- Me fascina investigar sobre objetos antiguos.I love researching about old objects.
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Example conversation
María and Daniel are visiting a flea market.
- MaríaMira este antiguo, es muy elegante.Look at this antique, it is very elegant.
- DanielParece caro, no creo que lo compremos.It looks expensive, I don't think we will buy it.
- MaríaPero es un antiguo muy raro.But it is a very rare antique.
- DanielTienes razón, vamos a preguntar el precio.You are right, let's ask the price.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry antiguo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries antiguo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
