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vejez

beh-HESS/beˈxes/

“vejez” means “old age” in Spanish (the later part of a person's life).

old age

Also: elderliness
NounfB1
Spain
An elderly person with grey hair and a gentle smile, sitting comfortably in a wooden chair.

📝 In Action

Mi abuela es muy activa en su vejez.

A2

My grandmother is very active in her old age.

Es importante ahorrar dinero para la vejez.

B1

It is important to save money for old age.

La vejez es una etapa llena de sabiduría.

B2

Old age is a stage full of wisdom.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ancianidad (elderly years)
  • senectud (senescence (very formal))

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • vejez digna – dignified old age
  • llegar a la vejez – to reach old age
  • en la vejez – in old age

Idioms & Expressions

  • A la vejez, viruelas – Used when someone does something typical of young people when they are already old.

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "vejez" in Spanish:

elderliness→old age→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: vejez

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct way to say 'in old age'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
viejo(old) — Adjective
envejecer(to grow old) — Verb
envejecimiento(aging process) — Noun
viejito(little old man (affectionate)) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Spanish word 'viejo' (old), which comes from the Latin 'vetulus', a diminutive of 'vetus' (aged/old).

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: vecchiezza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'vejez' offensive?

No, 'vejez' is a standard, neutral term for the stage of life. However, calling a person 'un viejo' can sometimes be seen as rude; 'persona mayor' is safer.

Why does it end in 'z'?

In Spanish, the ending '-ez' is often used to turn an adjective (like 'viejo' - old) into a noun that describes a quality or state (like 'vejez' - oldness/old age).

How do I pronounce the 'j' in 'vejez'?

The 'j' in Spanish sounds like a raspy 'h', similar to the 'ch' in the Scottish word 'loch'.