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Describir a las Personas - Age

Domina los modismos en inglés relacionados con la edad, como 'pollo de primavera' y 'largo en el diente'.

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English idioms used to Describe People
spring chicken
[Sustantivo]

a young individual with little or no experience

novato, polluelo

novato, polluelo

Ex: Olivia is exploring different musical instruments ; she 's a spring chicken in the world of music .Olivia está explorando diferentes instrumentos musicales; es una **polluelo** en el mundo de la música.
young blood
[Sustantivo]

a young energetic person that brings new ideas, enthusiasm, and vitality to a group, organization, or activity

sangre nueva, energía joven

sangre nueva, energía joven

Ex: The tech startup thrived on the creativity of its young blood, constantly pushing boundaries and staying ahead in the industry .La startup tecnológica prosperó gracias a la creatividad de su **sangre joven**, constantemente empujando los límites y manteniéndose a la vanguardia en la industria.

used when someone has learned or experienced something from a very young age

Ex: While growing up, he had been exposed to various musical genres at his mother's knee, developing a diverse appreciation for music.

(of a person) very young or very small

Ex: Back when we were knee-high to a grasshopper, we used to play in the fields behind our house for hours.
salad days
[Sustantivo]

the time in a person's life marked by youthfulness, inexperience, and being carefree

los días de ensalada, la época dorada de la juventud

los días de ensalada, la época dorada de la juventud

Ex: The group of teenagers is savoring their salad days, making memories and embracing the joy of youth before responsibilities take over .El grupo de adolescentes está saboreando sus **días de ensueño**, haciendo recuerdos y abrazando la alegría de la juventud antes de que las responsabilidades se apoderen.

used to refer to people who look older than the age they are at

Ex: Tom may be only forty-five, but with his gray hair and wrinkles, he appears to be on the other side of fifty.

an advanced stage of life characterized by a long lifespan and great wisdom

Ex: Sarah's grandparents have reached a ripe old age and continue to enjoy each other's company after decades of marriage.

used to describe someone or something that is old and has existed for a long time

Ex: The ancient oak tree stands tall and strong, a testament to its age as old as the hills.

describing an individual who has lived for a very long time and is not able to do certain activities due to old age

Ex: The house is long in the tooth, but it has a lot of character and charm.

used to describe an old person who is still very active and healthy

Ex: The team's star player returned to the field, hale and hearty, after recovering from an injury, scoring a winning goal in the championship match.
silver surfer
[Sustantivo]

a senior citizen that spends a lot of time using the Internet

viejito internauta

viejito internauta

Ex: The retirement community organized a workshop to teach seniors how to become silver surfers, empowering them to navigate the internet , shop online , and access information at their fingertips .La comunidad de jubilados organizó un taller para enseñar a las personas mayores a convertirse en **surfistas plateados**, capacitándolos para navegar por Internet, comprar en línea y acceder a información al alcance de su mano.

used to refer to a significant age difference between two people, especially those who are romantically involved with one another

Ex: Sarah's new partner was much older than her, appearing to be old enough to be her father, which led to some questioning looks and conversations among their friends.

considered old and no longer at one's best

Ex: Despite feeling over the hill, she completed the marathon with determination.
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