This is the 4515th most frequent Spanish word.
anciano
Elderly person.
In this sentence, 'anciano' is used as a noun to refer respectfully to an elderly man.
El anciano paseaba por el parque cada mañana, disfrutando del aire fresco.
The elderly man strolled through the park every morning, enjoying the fresh air.
Here, 'ancianos' refers collectively to older adults within a community, highlighting their societal role.
En aquella época, era común mostrarse respetuoso hacia los ancianos del pueblo.
In those days, it was common to show respect to the elders of the village.
The term 'anciano' is again used as a noun, emphasizing the individual's age and wisdom.