Ascendiente (en. Ancestor)
/asɛnˈdjente/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Relative who occupies a higher degree in the direct line of ascent.
His closest ascendant is his father.
Su ascendiente más cercano es su padre.
Quality of something that is increasing or improving.
The ascent of his career is notable.
El ascendente de su carrera es notable.
adjective
Referring to something that ascends.
The upward trend of the market is evident.
La tendencia ascendiente del mercado es evidente.
Etymology
From the Latin 'ascendens', which means 'to climb'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
social ascendancy
It refers to a class or group whose position in the social hierarchy is increasing.
ascendiente social
ascendancy in the workplace
It refers to the progression or improvement in a professional career.
ascendiente en el trabajo
to have ascendancy over someone
It means to have influence or authority over that person.
tener ascendiente sobre alguien
Related Words
descendant
Relative who occupies a lower degree in the direct line of descent.
descendiente
ancestor
Ancestor or ascendant who lived in an earlier time.
antepasado
lineage
Set of ascendants of a person.
linaje
Slang Meanings
Ascendancy in the context of popularity or success.
His music is gaining a lot of ascendancy among young people.
Su música está teniendo un mucho ascendiente entre los jóvenes.
Ascendancy, used to refer to an influential person.
That person is an ascendant in the fashion world.
Esa persona es un ascendiente en el mundo de la moda.