vejez
/beˈxeθ/
The English phrase 'eld' translates to Spanish as vejez.
The state of being old.
Which one should you use?
The formal term vejez translates to 'old age'. The formal term ancianidad refers to the state of being elderly and translates to 'elderhood'.
How do you pronounce it?
/beˈxeθ/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, referring to someone as el viejo or la vieja can be an affectionate term for a parent or spouse rather than a comment on their vejez.
- The phrase tercera edad literally translates to 'third age', treating vejez as a distinct developmental stage rather than the end of life.
- The suffix -ez used in vejez is a classic way in Spanish to transform an adjective into an abstract noun, similar to how English uses '-ness'.
Examples in context
- La vejez es una etapa de la vida llena de experiencias.Old age is a stage of life filled with experiences.
- La ancianidad merece nuestro respeto y cuidado.Elderhood deserves our respect and care.
- Necesitamos garantizar la calidad de vida de los adultos mayores.We need to ensure the quality of life for older adults.
- Mi abuelito es un viejito muy cariñoso.My grandpa is a very affectionate old man.
- Mi vecino, el señor Rodríguez, es una persona mayor muy amable.My neighbor, Mr. Rodríguez, is a very kind elderly person.
- Mis abuelitos son la alegría de la familia.My grandparents are the joy of the family.
- La vejez puede ser difícil.Old age can be difficult.
- Él acepta su vejez con calma.He accepts his old age calmly.
- La vejez no es un problema para ella.Old age is not a problem for her.
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are discussing a documentary about aging.
- Alejandro¿Qué piensas de la vejez en el documental?What do you think about old age in the documentary?
- MaríaMe parece que la vejez se ve muy tranquila.It seems to me that old age looks very peaceful.
- AlejandroMaría, tú siempre ves el lado positivo.María, you always see the positive side.
- MaríaEs que es la verdad, Alejandro.It is just that it's the truth, Alejandro.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry vejez, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
