How to Say "antique" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “antique” is “antiguas” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Las monedas que encontraron son muy antiguas.
The coins they found are very old (ancient).
Me encanta visitar ciudades con murallas antiguas.
I love visiting cities with ancient walls.
Estas son recetas de mi abuela, son las más antiguas de la familia.
These are my grandmother's recipes; they are the oldest in the family.
Adjective Agreement
Since 'antiguas' ends in '-as', it must describe things that are feminine and plural (like 'casas' or 'culturas').
Using 'antiguas' for people
Mistake: “Using 'antiguas' to mean 'old ladies' (Las mujeres antiguas).”
Correction: While technically correct, 'viejas' is usually preferred for people's age. 'Antiguas' works best for objects, ideas, or places.
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