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elder in Spanish

elder in Spanish is anciano, adulto mayor, saúco — elder means a respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.

elder in Spanish

anciano
adj
older, greater than another in age or seniority.
adulto mayor
adj
older, greater than another in age or seniority.
anciano
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.
saúco
noun
A small tree, Sambucus nigra, having white flowers in a cluster, and edible purple berries.
anciana
noun
(now, chiefly, US) An old person.
anciano
noun
(now, chiefly, US) An old person.
mayor
noun
(relational, chiefly in the plural, chiefly with possessive determiners) One who is older than another.
antepasado
noun
One who lived at an earlier period; a predecessor.

What does "elder" mean?

  1. noun A respected older member of a community, often looked to for guidance or leadership.
    "The village elders met to settle the dispute."
  2. adjective Older than another specified person, especially a sibling.
    "His elder brother went to university first."
  3. noun A small tree or shrub (Sambucus) that produces clusters of white flowers and dark purple berries.
    "She made cordial from the elder flowers growing in the hedgerow."

elder in a sentence

  • The village elders met to settle the dispute.
  • She was raised to show deep respect for her elders.
  • His elder brother went to university first.
  • She made cordial from the elder flowers growing in the hedgerow.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "elder" in Spanish?

"elder" in Spanish is anciano, adulto mayor, saúco. 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 village elders met to settle the dispute." In Spanish, "elder" is anciano, adulto mayor, saúco.

Are there other ways to say "elder" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 6 translations listed for "elder": anciano, adulto mayor, saúco, anciana, mayor, antepasado.

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