B1 — Intermediate⏳ Time & Life
Essere alla terza età
To be a senior
Literal Translation
"To be at the third age"
What it means
A polite expression for being elderly, typically over sixty-five.
Example in context
"Il centro offre attività ricreative per chi è alla terza età."
"The centre offers recreational activities for those in the third age."
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