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"Age" in Spanish: edad
la edad
Age is la edad (eh-DAHD). It is feminine. Ask ¿Cuántos años tienes? for "How old are you?" and answer with Tengo … años, not with edad alone.
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How to pronounce edad
Say it
eh-DAHD
/eˈðað/
Say eh-DAHD. Stress DAHD. The d at the end is soft.
"Age" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la edad | age Default noun. | Default noun. |
| ¿Qué edad tienes? | How old are you? Common question form. | Common question form. |
| a mi edad | at my age Comparing life stages. | Comparing life stages. |
| menor de edad | underage / minor Legal age talk. | Legal age talk. |
How to use edad in real life
- 1Forms
Escribe tu edad aquí.
Write your age here.
Form field with edad.
- 2Polite question
¿Qué edad tienes?
How old are you?
Question using edad.
- 3Talking about rules
La edad mínima es dieciocho.
The minimum age is eighteen.
Rule talk with edad.
Mistakes English speakers make with edad
Incorrect: El edad es importante.
Correct: La edad es importante.
Edad is feminine: la edad.
Incorrect: Mi age es veinte.
Correct: Mi edad es veinte años.
Use edad in Spanish. Everyday speech also says Tengo veinte años.
Good to know
Ask age with ¿Cuántos años tienes? or ¿Qué edad tienes? Answer with Tengo … años, not Mi edad es…
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Filling a museum form
ChatPal
¿Pusiste tu edad en el formulario?
Did you put your age on the form?
You
Sí. Escribí mi edad correctamente.
Yes. I wrote my age correctly.
ChatPal
Bien. Ahora firma abajo.
Good. Now sign below.
You
Listo. ¿Entregamos esto?
Done. Do we turn this in?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Age" in Spanish
Is edad masculine or feminine?
Feminine: la edad, mi edad, una edad.
How do I say how old are you?
¿Cuántos años tienes? or ¿Qué edad tienes?
How do I say I am 20?
Tengo veinte años.
What is menor de edad?
A minor; someone under the legal adult age.
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