elderly

• Descreve uma pessoa que é idosa ou que atingiu a velhice. É usado como adjetivo e, às vezes, como substantivo coletivo para se referir a pessoas de idade avançada.

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.

   Idoso

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

   Sinônimosagedancientoldsenior

   Antônimosyoungyouthful

2. Relating to older peopleB1formal

   Associated with or characteristic of older people.

   Idoso

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

   Sinônimosagedeldergeriatricoldsenior

• Substantivo coletivo que designa as pessoas idosas, geralmente aquelas com mais de 60 ou 65 anos; também pode ser usado como adjetivo para descrever algo relacionado a essa faixa etária.

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

incontável

1. Older people collectivelyB1formal

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

   Idosos

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

   Sinônimosagedold