Estirpe (en. Lineage)

es-'tir-pe

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Set of descendants from a common ancestor.

The royal lineage has always been very influential in politics.

La estirpe real siempre ha sido muy influyente en la política.

Nature or character that defines a group.

This animal belongs to a very ancient lineage.

Este animal pertenece a una estirpe muy antigua.

Family or social status considered prestigious.

His aristocratic lineage opened many doors for him in society.

Su estirpe aristocrática le abrió muchas puertas en la sociedad.

It derives from the Latin 'stirps, stirpis', meaning root or lineage.

Noble lineage

Descendants of a prestigious family.

Estirpe noble

Of good lineage

Coming from a respected or important family.

De buena estirpe

Lineage of warriors

Family line characterized by its bravery or firmness.

Estirpe de guerreros

lineage

Set of ancestors of a person.

linaje

descent

Set of people descending from an ancestor.

descendencia

root

Part of the plant that connects it to the ground and provides nutrients, used metaphorically to speak of origin.

raíz

Noble or prestigious origin.

He only associates with people of good lineage.

Él solo se junta con personas de buena estirpe.

Provenance of something considered valuable.

This wine is from a refined lineage.

Este vino es de una estirpe refinada.