The Spanish word for “retiree” or “retired” is a lot more fun than the words we use in English. The word “jubilado” (or “jubilada” for women), based on the word “jubilee” is the term used by Spanish retirees.  Jubilee connotes a season or occasion of joyful celebration.  Spanish-speakers do seem more jubilant in the way they live their lives and the word is a lot more celebratory than the dreary connotations that come with “retirement” in English.

Its origins are deeply embedded in the Bible. Continue reading “Jubilant Retirement In Any Language”