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antigüedad

an-tee-gweh-thad/antiɣweˈðað/

age, ancientness

Also: Antiquity
NounfB1
A massive, ancient oak tree with thick, gnarled roots and a wide trunk in a green field.

📝 In Action

No conocemos la antigüedad exacta de este edificio.

B1

We don't know the exact age of this building.

Ese mueble tiene mucha antigüedad.

B1

That piece of furniture is very old.

En la Antigüedad, la gente creía en muchos dioses.

B2

In Antiquity, people believed in many gods.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • vejez (old age)
  • solera (tradition/aged quality)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • de gran antigüedad – of great age/very old
  • desde la antigüedad – since ancient times

seniority

Also: tenure
NounfB2
An experienced chef in a white uniform teaching a young apprentice in a kitchen.

📝 In Action

Tengo cinco años de antigüedad en esta empresa.

B2

I have five years of seniority at this company.

Los ascensos se deciden por antigüedad.

B2

Promotions are decided by seniority.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • plus de antigüedad – seniority pay bonus
  • ganar antigüedad – to gain seniority

antique

NounfB1
A classic ornate wooden rocking chair sitting in a cozy room.

📝 In Action

Mi tía colecciona antigüedades chinas.

B1

My aunt collects Chinese antiques.

Compramos este reloj en una tienda de antigüedades.

B1

We bought this clock in an antique shop.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • reliquia (relic)
  • objeto antiguo (ancient object)

Common Collocations

  • tienda de antigüedades – antique shop
  • feria de antigüedades – antique fair

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "antigüedad" in Spanish:

ancientness→antiquity→seniority→

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👥 Word Family▼
antiguo(old / ancient) — Adjective
antiguamente(in the past / formerly) — Adverb
anticuario(antique dealer) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'antiquitas', which comes from 'antiquus' (old/ancient). It is built on the root 'ante', meaning 'before'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: antiquityFrench: antiquitéItalian: antichità

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'antigüedad' used for people's age?

No. To talk about a person's age, use 'edad'. 'Antigüedad' is for objects, institutions, or time spent at a job.

What is the difference between 'antiguo' and 'antigüedad'?

'Antiguo' is an adjective (describing something as old), while 'antigüedad' is a noun (the quality of being old or the object itself).

Is 'antigüedad' always feminine?

Yes, it is always a feminine noun ('la antigüedad').