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The meaning of the Spanish word "vieja" and how you use it

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vieja
(adj.) (fem.) (sing.) old
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Adrián Camacho

Adrián Camacho

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Adrián is a SP language assistant, EN-SP content localizer, and EN tutor living in Guadalajara, Mexico. He holds a bachelor's degree in Foreign Languages and Cultures and has worked in language-learning for almost 10 years.
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La vasija ya está muy vieja .
The vase is now very old.
Ella es vieja , pero tiene mucha energía .
She is old, but she has a lot of energy.
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Montevideo, Uruguay - History & Culture
A mi espalda , la Puerta de la Ciudad Vieja ,
Behind me, the Gate to the Old City,
Montevideo, Uruguay - History & Culture
La ciudad vieja encierra las construcciones más bonitas
The old city encompasses the most beautiful buildings
Montevideo, Uruguay - History & Culture
La arquitectura de la época colonial se conserva en algunas construcciones de la ciudad vieja
The architecture from the colonial era is kept in good condition in some of the old city's buildings
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vieja
(n.) (fem.) (sing.) old woman
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Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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Esa vieja no está loca .
That old woman is not crazy.
Esa vieja es mi madre .
That old woman is my mother.
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Nursery Rhymes: Let It Rain
Que llueva , que llueva , la vieja está en la cueva .
Let it rain, let it rain, the old woman is in the cave.
Nursery Rhymes: Let It Rain
Que llueva , que llueva , la vieja está en la cueva .
Let it rain, let it rain, the old woman is in the cave.
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vieja
(n.) (colloquial) (fem.) (sing.) mother; mom (lit. old woman)
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Mi vieja es la mejor madre .
My mom is the best mother.
Mi vieja hace la mejor sopa .
My mother makes the best soup.
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"The Paths of Life" - Los Diablitos
y ahora con gusto me toca ayudarla y por mi vieja lucharé hasta el fin .
and now it's gladly my turn to help her and for my mom I will fight until the end.
"The Paths of Life" - Los Diablitos
tampoco que se me muera mi vieja pero qué va si el destino es así .
nor for my mom to die but what can you do if fate is like that.
That Friend Is Worth His Weight in Gold
'Pera que mi vieja me dio el otro día una curita .
Hold on 'cause my mom gave me a bandaid the other day.
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vieja
(n.) (slang) (fem.) (sing.) broad This slang word is used mainly in Mexico and Colombia.
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Ildu

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Ildu is an English and Spanish translator and editor living in Guatemala City, Guatemala. She holds a BA degree in Legal Sworn Translation and has been working as a translator and linguist for over 15 years.
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Está saliendo con una vieja rubia .
He's dating a blonde broad.
Esa vieja quiere que la ayude con su trabajo .
That broad wants me to help her with her work.
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