elder

a person who is older than another person, especially in a family or community

persona mayor, anciano/a

• the elder of two people

Collocations elder brother/sister · an elderly person

• He is the elder of the two brothers.

  Él es el hermano mayor de los dos.

a person who has a position of authority or respect because they are older and have more experience than other people in the same group

anciano/a respetado/a, líder anciano/a

• an elder of a community

Collocations tribal elders · community elders

• The village elders made the decision.

  Los ancianos del pueblo tomaron la decisión.

a person who is legally responsible for a child or young person, especially when their parents are not able to look after them

tutor legal, tutor/a de un menor

• an elder of a minor

Collocations court-appointed guardian · legal guardian

• The court appointed her as the child's legal elder.

  El tribunal nombró a la mujer como tutora legal del niño.

relating to an older person or people who are older than others in the same group

mayor, anciano/a

• elder brother/sister

Collocations elder sister · elder brother

• She is the elder daughter in her family.

  Ella es la hija mayor en su familia.