older

S2 W2

BrE /ˈəʊldə/ AmE /ˈoʊldər/

adjective en → es

1 AGE [comparative] A2

having lived for a longer time than someone or something else; not young

más viejo, mayor de edad

  • older than somebody/something

Collocations older generation · older people

  • She's older than her sister.

    Ella es mayor que su hermana.

2 DATE [comparative] B1

happening or existing at a later time; more recent

más reciente, posterior

  • older than

Collocations the older version · an older model

  • This is the older version of the software.

    Esta es la versión más antigua del software.

3 RELATIONSHIP [comparative] B2

in a family relationship, having someone as an ancestor or descendant; related by blood or marriage

más cercano por parentesco

  • older brother/sister/aunt/uncle

Collocations older cousin · older sibling

  • He is my older brother.

    Él es mi hermano mayor.