I'll start this post in a slightly different way. The word for today, sounds offensive in politically correct English. I assure you that it is the most respectful way to refer to a Senior or elderly person. This is one of the surprising cultural differences.
Actuallly, a Senior Citizen can retire quite comfortably here in Buenos Aires. For example, a Social Security check for $1500 dollars would translate to AR $5805.00 here. That's more than double the average wage. Rent food and bills could be easily be covered with AR $2800 pesos.
Ancient or Anciano
In English, this brings up images of pyramids and mummies.
In Spanish, this is the 'politically correct' word for referring to a Senior Citizen.
To prove my point, here are the first three sites that come up on Google within Argentina.
Things to think about...
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