What does it mean word for word?
The phrase residencia para personas mayores literally translates to 'residence for older people'.
Which one should you use?
While residencia para personas mayores is a neutral and respectful term, asilo de ancianos can carry a more negative or outdated connotation, often implying a place for the destitute or neglected. For a formal way to say 'housing for older people', you can use Vivienda para personas mayores. If you are referring specifically to a nursing home or a residential care facility, use the formal term Residencia de ancianos.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term Casa de reposo is used to refer to a rest home. In Spain, the expression Residencia geriátrica is used to mean 'geriatric residence'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun residencia is feminine, so any article used with it must also be feminine, such as la residencia.
How do you pronounce it?
/residenθja paɾa peɾsonas maʝoɾes/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, there is a strong tradition of convivencia, where multiple generations live in one home to avoid using a residencia.
- The word asilo shares a historical root with the English word 'asylum', originally meaning a sanctuary for the persecuted rather than just a home for the elderly.
- The word residencia is derived from the Latin sedeō, which means 'to sit'.
Examples in context
- En nuestra comunidad, contamos con una excelente vivienda para personas mayores con todas las comodidades necesarias.In our community, we have excellent senior living housing with all the necessary amenities.
- Mis abuelos están buscando una acogedora casa de retiro en las afueras de la ciudad.My grandparents are looking for a cozy retirement home on the outskirts of the city.
- Me preocupo por mi abuela y quiero encontrar un hogar para personas mayores que se adapte a sus necesidades.I worry about my grandmother and want to find a senior home that suits her needs.
- Ella busca una residencia para personas mayores cerca de aquí.She is looking for a senior living facility near here.
- Esa residencia para personas mayores tiene excelentes servicios médicos.That senior living facility has excellent medical services.
- Mi abuelo prefiere vivir en una residencia para personas mayores.My grandfather prefers living in a senior living facility.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are discussing their grandfather's care.
- LucíaNecesitamos buscar una residencia para personas mayores.We need to look for a senior living home.
- DanielTienes razón, él necesita más cuidados.You are right, he needs more care.
- LucíaConozco una residencia para personas mayores muy buena.I know a very good senior living facility.
- DanielPerfecto, vamos a visitarla mañana.Perfect, let's visit it tomorrow.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries para, residencia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
