A1 — Beginneradjective
vecchio
old, elderly, ancient
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
anzianoanticodatatoobsoleto
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
giovanenuovomodernorecente
Usage note
'Vecchio' applied to people can be rude; 'anziano' is more polite. 'Antico' means ancient/antique for objects. 'Obsoleto' means outdated.
Example
"Mio nonno è un uomo vecchio ma pieno di energia."
"My grandfather is an old man but full of energy."
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