How do you say "ancient" in Spanish (Latin America)?

Antiguo

Adjective Noun

In Spanish (Latin America), "ancient" is Antiguo.

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Pronunciation

"Antiguo" reads out as a-NTI-guo; give the final vowel a clean, open sound rather than swallowing it.

Grammar notes

Antiguo is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Estudiaron un templo antiguo.

They studied an ancient temple.

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How to remember Antiguo

Spot the English cousin hiding in "Antiguo" — it's close kin to "antique/ancient", a straight line to "ancient".

Questions about Antiguo

How do you pronounce Antiguo?

"Antiguo" reads out as a-NTI-guo; give the final vowel a clean, open sound rather than swallowing it.

Is Antiguo formal or casual?

Antiguo is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Antiguo used in Spanish (Latin America)?

Antiguo is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Estudiaron un templo antiguo. (They studied an ancient temple.).

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