elderly

[/ˈɛldərli/]

adjective

idoso

1. of or relating to old age; advanced in years

The elderly woman walked slowly through the park.

A mulher idosa caminhava lentamente pelo parque.

2. rather old; somewhat aged

He is an elderly gentleman in his seventies.

Ele é um senhor idoso em seus setenta anos.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

idoso

most common and widely used term

Rio de Janeiro

idoso/velho

idoso is formal; velho is colloquial

São Paulo

idoso

standard usage, more formal context

Portugal

idoso/de idade

both terms used; de idade is more euphemistic

elderly care

elderly people

grow elderly

respect your elderly

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