Talk about age and long-standing friendships.
The idea
Viejo agrees in gender and number. Before a noun, un viejo amigo often means a long-standing friend; after it, age is emphasized.
Examples
- El reloj es viejo.The clock is old.
- La casa vieja tiene un patio.The old house has a courtyard.
- Mis vecinos son viejos.My neighbours are old.
- Guardamos fotos viejas.We keep old photos.
- Un viejo amigo vive aquí.An old friend lives here.
- Una amiga vieja vive cerca.An elderly friend lives nearby.
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Watch out
Calling a person viejo can sound blunt; mayor is often more polite.
Try it yourself
Choose the correct form: La camisa es ___. (viejo / vieja)
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vieja
vieja matches the feminine shirt.
Choose the correct form: Los mapas son ___. (viejos / viejas)
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viejos
viejos matches the masculine plural maps.
Choose the correct form: Es un ___ amigo: nos conocemos desde hace años. (viejo / joven)
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viejo
viejo before friend points to a long acquaintance.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the correct form: La camisa es ___. (viejo / vieja)
Choose the correct form: Los mapas son ___. (viejos / viejas)
Choose the correct form: Es un ___ amigo: nos conocemos desde hace años. (viejo / joven)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe an old object and a long-standing friend.