old in Latin
old in Latin is vetus, vetulus, senex — old means having existed for a long time; not new or young.
old in Latin
vetus
vetus
Of an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.
vetulus
Of an object, concept, relationship, etc., having existed for a relatively long period of time.
vetus
Of a living being, having lived for most of the expected years.
vetulus
Of a living being, having lived for most of the expected years.
senex
Of a living being, having lived for most of the expected years.
annosus
Of a living being, having lived for most of the expected years.
natus esse
Having existed or lived for the specified time.
vetus
Having existed or lived for the specified time.
antiquus
Former, previous.
ex
Former, previous.
vetus
Former, previous.
What does "old" mean?
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adj Having existed for a long time; not new or young.
"The old house had stood on the corner for over a century."
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adj Former or previous, rather than current.
"He still keeps in touch with his old boss."
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adj No longer fresh or new; past its best, especially of food.
"This bread has gone old and stale."
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adj Used informally to show affection or familiarity, often paired with another adjective.
"Good old Dave, always first to help out."
old in a sentence
- The old house had stood on the corner for over a century.
- My grandmother is the oldest person in our family.
- He still keeps in touch with his old boss.
- This bread has gone old and stale.
Similar words in Latin
Common Latin translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "old" in Latin?
"old" in Latin is vetus, vetulus, senex. old means: Having existed for a long time; not new or young.
How do you use "old" in a sentence?
Example: "The old house had stood on the corner for over a century." In Latin, "old" is vetus, vetulus, senex.
Are there other ways to say "old" in Latin?
Yes — Latin has 7 translations listed for "old": vetus, vetulus, senex, annosus, natus esse, antiquus.
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