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
older, greater than another in age or seniority.
adulto mayor
older, greater than another in age or seniority.
anciano
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
A small tree, Sambucus nigra, having white flowers in a cluster, and edible purple berries.
anciana
(now, chiefly, US) An old person.
anciano
(now, chiefly, US) An old person.
mayor
(relational, chiefly in the plural, chiefly with possessive determiners) One who is older than another.
antepasado
One who lived at an earlier period; a predecessor.
What does "elder" mean?
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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."
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adjective Older than another specified person, especially a sibling.
"My elder sister taught me how to ride a bicycle."
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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 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 tribal elder spoke quietly, and everyone stopped talking to listen." 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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