aging

BrE /ˈeɪdʒɪŋ/ AmE /ˈeɪdʒɪŋ/

noun / adjective en → es

1 PROCESS [uncountable] B2

the process of becoming older; the state of being old

envejecimiento, proceso de envejecer

  • aging of somebody/something

Collocations aging population · aging process

  • The aging of the population is a major concern.

    El envejecimiento de la población es una preocupación importante.

2 PROPERTY [uncountable] C1

the quality or condition of being old; elderly status

edad avanzada, vejez

  • aging of somebody/something

Collocations aging population · aging society

  • The country is facing the challenges of an aging society.

    El país se enfrenta a los desafíos de una sociedad envejecida.

3 PRODUCT [countable] C1

an item or product designed for older people, often to assist with daily activities

producto para personas mayores

  • aging aid

Collocations aging aids · aging products

  • The store sells a range of aging aids.

    La tienda vende una variedad de productos para personas mayores.

4 SCIENCE [uncountable] C1

the scientific study of the process and effects of growing older on living organisms

ciencia del envejecimiento, gerontología

  • aging research

Collocations aging studies · aging science

  • There has been a lot of aging research in recent years.

    Ha habido mucho estudio sobre el envejecimiento en los últimos años.