How to Say "retiree" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “retiree” is “jubilado” — use 'jubilado' for the general term for a person who has retired from work, especially common in everyday conversation and for discounts.
jubilado
hoo-bee-LAH-dohxuβiˈlaðo
Examples
Hay un descuento especial para jubilados.
There is a special discount for retirees.
El jubilado paseaba por el parque todas las mañanas.
The retiree walked through the park every morning.
Los jubilados se manifestaron para pedir mejores pensiones.
The retirees demonstrated to ask for better pensions.
Noun/Adjective overlap
In Spanish, you can turn many adjectives into nouns by just adding an article (the). So, 'un jubilado' is 'a retired person' or 'a retiree'.
Avoid using 'jubilado' for military
Mistake: “Calling a retired soldier 'un jubilado'.”
Correction: In the military or professional sports, people usually prefer 'retirado'.
retirado
reh-tee-RAH-dohretiˈraðo
Examples
Los retirados tienen descuentos especiales en el cine.
Retirees get special discounts at the cinema.
Mi vecino es un retirado del ejército.
My neighbor is an army retiree.
Adjective to Noun
In Spanish, it's very common to take an adjective (like 'retired') and use it as a noun to mean 'the person who is that way' (the retiree). The feminine form is 'la retirada'.
Jubilado vs. Retirado
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