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velho

[VEH-lyu]
adjective/nounmasculinepl: velhos
old
1. Advanced in age; having lived for many years
My grandfather is a very old man.
Meu avô é um homem muito velho.
2. Worn out; no longer new or in good condition
This is an old car that needs repairs.
Este é um carro velho que precisa de reparos.
3. Of long standing; ancient or from the past
That is an old tradition in our family.
Essa é uma tradição vinha em nossa família.
4. As a noun: an old person
The old man sat on the bench.
O velho sentou-se no banco.
NYC Slang
old head; OG (original gangster, when used affectionately)
Synonyms
antigoenvelhecidoidosogasto
Antonyms
novojovemfrescomoderno

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
velho
Standard usage; commonly used in both formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
velho
Used colloquially as a term of familiarity among friends (e.g., 'E aí, velho?')
São Paulo
velho
Standard usage; also used affectionately for older relatives
Portugal
velho
Standard usage; more formal tone in addressing elderly people

Related Idioms & Phrases

velho de guerra - experienced person; old hand
contos de velho - old wives' tales
à moda antiga/do velho - old-fashioned
velho amigo - old friend
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