Something old is old.
Vetusto is an adjective that describes what is old, archaic or old . The term comes from the Latin word vetustus .
For example: “I'm already tired of this old piece of furniture: I'm going to buy a new wardrobe” , “We shouldn't elect a president with such an old way of thinking” , “ Making the trip with this old truck was an odyssey” .
Different uses of the term old
Vetusto is an idea that can be applied to physical elements or to symbolic or abstract issues . Let's take the case of clothing: a pair of pants can be classified as old if it was manufactured many years ago and has an aesthetic that does not coincide with current fashion. In this case, the rating is applied to a specific item of clothing, developed with a certain fabric, designed in a specific way and exhibiting a certain color.
As with any other term used to denote a personal opinion or appreciation about a characteristic or property of an object, it is not irrefutable. When we classify an object as old, we do so taking into account our own criteria , evaluating its appearance and features, and then contrasting them with the parameters we have related to age, antiquity , and each person can understand these concepts in a different way.
On the other hand, sometimes it is possible for any observer to agree on the use of the word ancient, although for this to happen it is necessary that there are conventions accepted by all. An example could be the age of living beings; Science has been in charge of cataloging how many species it has found on Earth, and indicating the approximate life expectancy of each one, in addition to the differences in each stage they go through. In this way, an elderly tree with clear wear on its trunk and branches could be described as old by most people.
The consideration of old depends on a subjective view.
Outdated ideas
An idea, on the other hand, can be classified as old when it is linked to a way of thinking that is outdated or out of place according to the socially accepted criteria of the time. If a representative affirms that homosexuality is a disease , his thinking will be marked as outdated. It is currently understood that sexual orientation depends on each individual and is not due to a disorder of any kind. Decades ago, on the other hand, a large part of society considered that homosexuality was something that was wrong in the individual and that should be corrected, solved or cured.
As unfortunate as it may seem, humanity is still very far from a maturity that allows it to live in peace and harmony, which is why outdated ideas are more common than they should. Just as homophobia reigns in many parts of the world, so does machismo, speciesism and racism, along with many other forms of contempt and discrimination based on physical appearance as well as beliefs, gender and tastes.
It is somewhat overwhelming to recognize that there are always more social problems than we believe, that our effort to improve and open our minds is never enough . We must accept others without prejudice , without caring about their sexual orientation, race or religion, just as we must create societies in which the sex of each person is not a condition for the opportunities they receive, but we must also respect others. the other species, avoid any form of exploitation and torture, and the list goes on.
Giano Vetusto
Giano Vetusto , finally, is the name of a small Italian commune with just over 600 inhabitants, located in the Campania region .
This municipality in the province of Caserta has an area of 11 square kilometers. Its patron is Saint Anthony of Padua .