Italian - English (British) translations for "vecchio"
"vecchio" Italian translation
Translation
old
Definition
The Italian adjective vecchio means 'old' or 'aged'.
Part of speech
adjective
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: old (in age)
Mio nonno è molto vecchio.
My grandfather is very old.
Meaning: old (in terms of time)
Questa casa è vecchia di 100 anni.
This house is 100 years old.
Meaning: worn out
Queste scarpe sono troppo vecchie per essere indossate ancora.
These shoes are too worn out to be worn anymore.
Meaning: outdated
Il mio telefono è vecchio e non funziona più bene.
My phone is old and doesn't work well anymore.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Quel cane è vecchio.
That dog is old.
A1: Ho un telefono vecchio.
I have an old phone.
A2: La casa di mia nonna è molto vecchia.
My grandmother's house is very old.
B1: Il vestito che ho comprato ieri è vecchio.
The dress I bought yesterday is old.
B1: Quando ero giovane, mi piaceva ascoltare la musica vecchia.
When I was young, I liked listening to old music.
B2: Mia madre ha vissuto in una città vecchia per molti anni.
My mother lived in an old city for many years.
C1: Questo libro è stato scritto da un autore vecchio ma ancora molto famoso.
This book was written by an old but still very famous author.
C1: Non mi piace il nuovo stile di questa band, preferisco le loro canzoni vecchie.
I don't like this band's new style, I prefer their old songs.
C2: L'arte antica mi affascina molto più di quella moderna, perché c'è una storia dietro ogni opera vecchia.
Ancient art fascinates me much more than modern art, because there is a story behind every old work.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.In Italian, the word vecchio is commonly used to describe something that has been around for a long time and has acquired a certain level of age or wear and tear. This can refer to objects like buildings, furniture, or clothing, as well as people or animals.
When used to describe a person, vecchio can have both positive and negative connotations. On one hand, it can be a term of endearment for an older person who is respected for their wisdom and experience. On the other hand, it can also be used in a derogatory way to imply that someone is outdated or out of touch with modern times.
Overall, the meaning of vecchio depends on the context in which it is used. Whether referring to an object or a person, it carries with it a sense of history and longevity that can be both admirable and challenging.