How to Say "old age" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “old age” is “vejez” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
the later part of a person's life
Examples
Mi abuela es muy activa en su vejez.
My grandmother is very active in her old age.
Es importante ahorrar dinero para la vejez.
It is important to save money for old age.
La vejez es una etapa llena de sabiduría.
Old age is a stage full of wisdom.
Identifying Feminine Words
Words that end in '-ez' in Spanish, like 'vejez', 'niñez' (childhood), or 'madurez' (maturity), are almost always feminine. This means you should use 'la' instead of 'el'.
Using 'The' in Spanish
In English, we often say 'in old age.' In Spanish, you usually need the word 'the': 'en la vejez'.
Gender Error
Mistake: “el vejez”
Correction: la vejez (because words ending in -ez are feminine).
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