How to Say "military veteran" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “military veteran” is “veterano” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi abuelo es un veterano de guerra.
My grandfather is a war veteran.
El desfile de hoy es para honrar a los veteranos.
Today's parade is to honor the veterans.
Muchos veteranos regresan a casa con historias increíbles.
Many veterans return home with incredible stories.
Using the word as a person's identity
When 'veterano' is used as a noun, it describes the person's identity. In Spanish, you usually include 'un' or 'una' before it when talking about a specific individual, like 'He is a veteran'.
Confusing age with service
Mistake: “Calling any old man a 'veterano'.”
Correction: Only use 'veterano' if they actually served in the military. If they are just old, use 'anciano' or 'hombre mayor'.
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