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jubilado

hoo-bee-LAH-doh/xuβiˈlaðo/

retired

Also: pensioned
Mexico and Colombia
An elderly person smiling and relaxing in a hammock between two palm trees.

📝 In Action

Mi abuelo está jubilado desde el año pasado.

A1

My grandfather has been retired since last year.

Muchos médicos jubilados regresaron a trabajar durante la emergencia.

B1

Many retired doctors returned to work during the emergency.

Ella no se siente jubilada porque siempre está ocupada con sus nietos.

B2

She doesn't feel retired because she is always busy with her grandchildren.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • retirado (retired (more common in Latin America or for military/sports))

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • estar jubilado – to be retired
  • recién jubilado – newly retired

retiree, pensioner

NounmA2
Spain
An elderly person wearing a sun hat and holding a gardening trowel next to a vibrant flower bed.

📝 In Action

Hay un descuento especial para jubilados.

A2

There is a special discount for retirees.

El jubilado paseaba por el parque todas las mañanas.

B1

The retiree walked through the park every morning.

Los jubilados se manifestaron para pedir mejores pensiones.

B2

The retirees demonstrated to ask for better pensions.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • pensionista (pensioner)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • casa del jubilado – senior center
  • asociación de jubilados – retirees' association

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "jubilado" in Spanish:

pensioned→pensioner→retired→retiree→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: jubilado

Question 1 of 3

Which verb is typically used to say someone 'is' retired?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
jubilarse(to retire (action)) — Verb
jubilación(retirement (the concept or the pay)) — Noun
júbilo(joy / glee) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
cansadopintado
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'iubilare', which meant 'to shout for joy'. This is because retirement was originally seen as a cause for great celebration and shouting with happiness.

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: jubilation

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'jubilado' and 'retirado'?

'Jubilado' is the standard word for someone who stops working due to age. 'Retirado' is used for the military, athletes, or someone who 'withdraws' from a specific event.

Does 'jubilado' mean they are happy?

Not necessarily, but the word's root is the same as 'jubilation'! It technically means 'rejoiced,' though today it just means someone who doesn't work anymore.

Can I use 'jubilado' for a part-time job?

No, 'jubilado' implies you have finished your professional career entirely and are usually receiving a pension.