Used when addressing a friend or peer informally and affectionately.
Literal Meaning
An elder person; an old man
Actual Meaning
Informal address
Examples in Context
No te preocupes, vieja, aquí estoy para ayudarte.
¿Qué onda, viejo? ¿Listo para salir?
Ese es mi viejo, siempre sabe cómo hacerme reír.
Helpful Tips
1It's important to gauge the relationship with the person you are addressing; use it with peers or close acquaintances to avoid sounding disrespectful.
2In some regions, 'viejo' can also refer to a person regardless of age, so don’t be surprised if older individuals are called 'viejo' affectionately.
3Use 'viejo' casually among friends, as it conveys a sense of camaraderie and familiarity.
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