How to Say "the folks" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “the folks” is “viejos” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
El gobierno debería cuidar mejor a los viejos.
The government should take better care of the elderly.
¿Vas a visitar a tus viejos este fin de semana?
Are you going to visit your parents this weekend?
Cuando mis viejos se mudaron, me quedé con la casa.
When my folks moved out, I kept the house.
The Masculine Plural Rule
In Spanish, the masculine plural form ('viejos') is often used to talk about a group of people that includes both males and females (e.g., 'mis viejos' means both mother and father).
Confusing Noun/Adjective
Mistake: “Using 'viejos' as a noun when you are trying to describe an object, e.g., 'Mi coche es viejos'.”
Correction: If describing one thing, use the singular adjective: 'Mi coche es viejo'.
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