envelhecido

Envelhecido is a Portuguese adjective formed from the verb envelhecer (to age). It denotes that someone or something has undergone aging, whether in the biological sense of a person growing older or in a figurative or material sense of maturity or weathering.

When applied to people, envelhecido describes someone who shows signs of aging or who has gained experience; it is commonly used in descriptive or literary contexts. It is not a clinical term for old age, which is more often expressed as idoso or velhice.

For objects, foods, and finishes, envelhecido indicates an aged or weathered state: madeira envelhecida, metal envelhecido, vinho envelhecido, queijo envelhecido, acabamento envelhecido. The term is widely used in design, marketing, and gastronomy to evoke antique or vintage aesthetics.

Grammatical notes: The adjective agrees with the noun in gender and number: envelhecido (masc. singular), envelhecida (fem. singular), envelhecidos (masc. plural), envelhecidas (fem. plural). It can also appear in different constructions with estar or ser to describe states or characteristics.