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aged

[/eɪdʒd/]
adjective/verb
envelhecido, idoso, envelhecido
1. adjective: advanced in age; old
The aged woman walked slowly through the park.
A mulher envelhecida caminhava lentamente pelo parque.
2. adjective: of or relating to old age
The aged population needs special care.
A população idosa necessita de cuidados especiais.
3. verb (past tense): became old or matured with time
The wine aged for ten years in oak barrels.
O vinho envelheceu durante dez anos em barris de carvalho.
4. adjective: matured or improved with age
This is an aged cheese with a strong flavor.
Este é um queijo envelhecido com sabor forte.
Synonyms
oldelderlymatureseasonedancient
Antonyms
youngnewfreshyouthful

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
envelhecido, idoso
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
envelhecido, velho
informal usage often includes 'velho'
São Paulo
envelhecido, idoso
formal and standard usage
Portugal
envelhecido, idoso, velho
all terms are commonly used

Related Idioms & Phrases

aged to perfection
aged like fine wine
aged care
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