aged person

[/eɪdʒd ˈpɜːrsən/]
nounpl: aged persons
pessoa idosa
1. An individual who is advanced in age, typically considered elderly or senior, usually 65 years or older
The aged person moved slowly through the garden with a walking stick.
A pessoa idosa caminhava lentamente pelo jardim com uma bengala.
2. Someone in the later stages of life, characterized by physical or mental effects of aging
The nurse provided care for the aged person in the hospital.
A enfermeira prestava cuidados à pessoa idosa no hospital.
In Brazil, the term 'pessoa idosa' is the official and respectful designation, particularly used in legal, healthcare, and social welfare contexts. The concept of 'terceira idade' (third age) has become popular as a more positive, activity-focused term emphasizing active aging and quality of life rather than decline. In the USA, 'senior citizen' and 'elderly person' are common, though usage varies by context; healthcare professionals may prefer 'older adult' as less potentially stigmatizing language.
NYC Slang
senior; older person; sometimes 'elder' in respectful contexts
Synonyms / Sinônimos
elderly personsenior citizenolder adultseniorretiree
Antonyms / Antônimos
young personyouthchildadolescent

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pessoa idosa
Most common and formal term used throughout Brazil
General Brazilian
idoso/idosa
Adjective form used as noun, very common in social and healthcare contexts
São Paulo
terceira idade
Euphemistic term meaning 'third age,' widely used in social programs
Portugal
pessoa de idade avançada
More formal Portuguese usage, less common than Brazilian alternatives

Related Words

agingelderlygeriatricssenior careretirement

Related Idioms & Phrases

golden years - the later pleasant years of life
in one's twilight years - approaching the end of life
young at heart - aged person with youthful spirit
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