Portuguese · Family & People
Idoso
[/iˈdozu/]
Elderly person / Senior
Intermediatenoun · m
Definition
An older person, typically of advanced age.
Pessoa de idade avançada.
Example
O idoso precisa de cuidados especiais.
The elderly person needs special care.
Etymology
'Idoso' stems from the Latin 'senex', which means old. It has evolved to describe older generations in society.
How & Where It’s Used
'Idoso' is used in both formal and informal contexts, important in health care and social policies regarding aging populations.