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elder in Portuguese

elder in Portuguese is mais antigo, mais idoso, mais velho — elder means a respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.

elder in Portuguese

mais antigo
adj
older, greater than another in age or seniority.
mais idoso
adj
older, greater than another in age or seniority.
mais velho
adj
older, greater than another in age or seniority.
ancião
noun
A leader or senior member of a tribe or community, often of considerable age, respected as an authority figure, especially in a counselling, consultative, or ceremonial role.
anciã
noun
A leader or senior member of a tribe or community, often of considerable age, respected as an authority figure, especially in a counselling, consultative, or ceremonial role.
sabugueiro
noun
A small tree, Sambucus nigra, having white flowers in a cluster, and edible purple berries.
sabugo
noun
A small tree, Sambucus nigra, having white flowers in a cluster, and edible purple berries.

What does "elder" mean?

  1. noun A respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.
    "The tribal elder spoke quietly, and everyone stopped talking to listen."
  2. adjective Older than another specified person, especially a sibling.
    "My elder sister taught me how to ride a bicycle."
  3. noun A small tree or shrub (Sambucus) that produces clusters of white flowers and dark purple berries.
    "Birds feasted on the dark berries of the elder at the end of summer."
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elder in a sentence

  • The tribal elder spoke quietly, and everyone stopped talking to listen.
  • The village elders met to settle the dispute.
  • My elder sister taught me how to ride a bicycle.
  • The elder of the two twins is five minutes older.

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What is "elder" in Portuguese?
"elder" in Portuguese is mais antigo, mais idoso, mais velho. elder means: A respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.
How do you use "elder" in a sentence?
Example: "The tribal elder spoke quietly, and everyone stopped talking to listen." In Portuguese, "elder" is mais antigo, mais idoso, mais velho.
Are there other ways to say "elder" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 7 translations listed for "elder": mais antigo, mais idoso, mais velho, ancião, anciã, sabugueiro.
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