"Cei doi cumnați vorbesc cu mătușa bătrână."
Translation:The two brothers-in-law speak with the old aunt.
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Could someone explain the use of "cei" as a definite article? Seems to happen when there is a number specification on the noun, but I haven't seen it explained here.
What's the difference between 'bătrână' and 'vechi', and when do you use one instead of the other?
Disclaimer: I am not a native speaker just studying it, so I don't know how accurate my answer is.
"bătrân" is used for people. "bătrână" is the feminine form of the adjective.
"vechi" is used for objects.
I am not sure if "bătrân" is only for people or for all living things. That is, I am not sure how you would refer to an animal, but I'd guess "bătrân".
Those who were young in 1968 (I was a child but still remember) may remember that the word "matusa" was used to indicate old people (from the biblical patriarc Matusalem, who lived something like 969 years...)