veterano
|ve-te-ra-no|
/be.teˈɾa.no/
old / experienced person
Etymology
'veterano' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'veteranus', where 'vetus' meant 'old'.
'veteranus' passed into Vulgar Latin and Romance languages and became Spanish 'veterano' through regular phonological changes from Latin to Spanish.
Initially, it meant 'old' or 'of long standing' (related to age); over time it came to mean specifically 'a person with long service or experience', especially in the military ('veteran').
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who has served in the armed forces, especially one who served in a war; a former member of the military.
Es un veterano de la guerra, condecorado por su servicio.
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Noun 2
an experienced person in a particular field or activity; someone long established and skilled in their profession.
En el equipo es el veterano que siempre aporta soluciones prácticas.
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Last updated: 2025/12/27 16:49