elderly

• Describe a una persona que es vieja o ha alcanzado una edad avanzada, a menudo con connotaciones de fragilidad o respeto por su edad.

Describes a person who is old or advanced in age.

1. Old ageA2formal

   Describing a person who is past middle age and is considered old.

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   • The elderly woman walked slowly with a cane.
   • They volunteer at a home for elderly people.
   • The elderly couple celebrated their 50th anniversary.

   Sinónimosagedancientoldsenior

   Antónimosyoungyouthful

2. Relating to older peopleB1formal

   Associated with or characteristic of older people.

   relativo a las personas mayores

   • The hospital has a special ward for elderly patients.
   • Elderly care is an important social issue.
   • The bus offers discounts for elderly passengers.

   Sinónimosagedeldergeriatricoldsenior

• Sustantivo que se refiere a las personas mayores como grupo, generalmente aquellas de edad avanzada o mayores de la mediana edad.

A noun referring to older people considered as a group, typically those past middle age.

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1. Older people collectivelyB1formal

   People who are old or advanced in age, considered as a group.

   las personas mayores

   • The elderly often require special medical care.
   • We should respect and support the elderly in our community.
   • The government provides benefits for the elderly.

   Sinónimosagedold