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How to Say "pensioner" in Spanish

The Spanish word forpensioneris retiradoA2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA2
adjectiveA2
describes status
An older woman sits relaxed in a comfortable armchair next to a window, smiling while reading a book, symbolizing the end of her working life.

Examples

Mi abuelo es un hombre felizmente retirado.

My grandfather is a happily retired man.

Ella está retirada desde hace cinco años.

She has been retired for five years.

Los profesores retirados organizaron un viaje.

The retired teachers organized a trip.

Agreement is Key

Like many Spanish adjectives, 'retirado' must match the person it describes in both gender (o/a) and number (s/es). If you describe a woman, use 'retirada'.

Other Meanings ofretirado

retiradocan also mean:

  • person receiving a pension(B1)

See all meanings in the full dictionary entry →

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