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Would calling someone el viejo be insulting?

28602 viewsupdated Jan 18, 2011edited by 002262ddposted by al4435Please use proper punctuation. It is required on this site. Thank You! - 002262dd, Jan 16, 2011

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el viejo can refer to the father in Spain.

updated Jan 18, 2011posted by miselfyo2votes

No, it is not insulting, we use this all the time to describe our partner or even our father.

updated Jan 18, 2011posted by 00494d19Yes it's the same in England we say the old man or the old lady when referring to our parents. - kenwilliams, Jan 16, 2011That is strange , we have countless insulting words , but we do not use that phrase much at at all, I would never call someone an Old man or old woman" . Funny the differences we all have. - ray76, Jan 18, 2011En Polonia, si, se usa "viejo(a)" para referirse a un amigo o una amiga :) - bomberapolaca, Jan 18, 20111vote

El viejo means the old man, I don't know whether it is insulting or not I suppose it would be if you was referring to someone who doesn't fit in to that age bracket.

updated Jan 16, 2011posted by kenwilliams0votes

Also, Bugs Bunny says "Qué de nuevo, viejo?" ~ "What's up, Doc?"

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updated Jan 18, 2011posted by amy_morenoWell, if Bugs say it, then that seals the deal. - 0074b507, Jan 18, 20110votes

Welcome to the Forum al. Would it be insulting in English? You will know the context and before you follow Bombers funny instruction you better check 'viejo verde' in the Phrasebook! jeje

updated Jan 16, 2011posted by margaretbl0votes

Viejo means an old man, "viejo" can be an adjective too. It would be insulting but after adding "verde" to it, it will be fine.

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