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How do you say "old (thing)" in Mexican Spanish?
viejo
In Mexican Spanish, "old (thing)" is viejo.
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Pronunciation
Say vee-AY-hoh, with stress on the second syllable.
Grammar notes
Viejo is a regular adjective used for objects and animals. Feminine form is vieja, plural forms are viejos and viejas. For people, it is rarely used without a softening article.
Example sentence
La casa es muy vieja.
The house is very old.
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How to remember viejo
Viejo sounds like it could relate to 'vida' (life). Something viejo has lived through many years.
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Questions about viejo
How do you say "old (thing)" in Mexican Spanish?
In Mexican Spanish, "old (thing)" is viejo. It is a noun.
How is viejo written in Mexican Spanish?
viejo is written using the standard Mexican Spanish script.
How is viejo used in a sentence?
Use viejo as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La casa es muy vieja. (The house is very old.).
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