vieja
/ˈbjexa/
The Spanish phrase vieja means vieja (phrase).
Which one should you use?
The form vieja is used to describe feminine nouns, whereas viejo is used for masculine nouns.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Caribbean countries, such as the Dominican Republic or Puerto Rico, viejita is frequently used to convey endearment to an older woman.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form of the adjective is viejo. The masculine plural form is viejos and the feminine plural form is viejas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈbjexa/
Did you know?
- In certain Latin American slang, calling a friend vieja or viejo is a common way to say 'girl' or 'guy'. It is used as a colloquial term of endearment among peers regardless of their actual age.
- Because vieja comes from the Latin vetus, it shares a distant linguistic ancestor with the English word 'veteran'. Both words stem from the concept of being seasoned or aged.
- In some contexts, the term can refer to a 'partner' or 'spouse'. Using mi vieja to refer to one's wife is a common, though highly informal, way to speak in many regions.
Examples in context
- Esa ropa es muy vieja.That clothing is very old.
- Mi computadora ya es vieja.My computer is already old.
- La casa vieja está abandonada.The old house is abandoned.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Lucía are looking at a vintage photo in a book.
- Alejandro¿Te gusta esta foto vieja?Do you like this old photo?
- LucíaSí, es una foto muy bonita.Yes, it is a very beautiful photo.
- AlejandroParece que la época era distinta.It seems like the era was different.
- LucíaEs cierto, todo se ve muy clásico.That's true, everything looks very classic.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry vieja, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
