How to Say "elderly person" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “elderly person” is “mayor” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
NounB1
polite term
Examples
Debemos cuidar a nuestros mayores.
We must take care of our elders.
Hay un descuento para mayores en el museo.
There is a discount for senior citizens at the museum.
Esta película es solo para mayores.
This movie is for adults only.
Using 'Los' or 'Las'
When used as a noun, you'll almost always see it with an article like 'los mayores' (the elderly people/men) or 'las mayores' (the elderly women).
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