Heran (en. Heran)

/eˈran/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Receive something of value or a quality from an ancestor or a loved one.
He inherited his grandfather's house.
Él heran la casa de su abuelo.
Take by succession or by will.
They inherited the family properties.
Ellos heran las propiedades familiares.
Appropriate something that is granted by right or by kinship.
The children inherit their family's traditions.
Los hijos heran las tradiciones de su familia.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'hereditare', which means 'to leave as an inheritance'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

inherit a fortune
Receive a large amount of money or assets after someone’s death.
heredar una fortuna
inherit a custom
Receive and continue a cultural or social tradition.
heredar una costumbre
inherit responsibilities
Assume duties or roles that someone previously held.
heredar responsabilidades

Related Words

inheritance
The set of goods, rights, and obligations that are transmitted after a person's death.
herencia
heir
Person who receives an inheritance.
heredero
legacy
Everything a person leaves behind, especially in terms of values or teachings.
legado

Slang Meanings

To have something that belongs to the family.
In this family, everyone inherited artistic talent.
En esta familia, todos heran el talento artístico.
To unexpectedly receive a benefit.
I inherited an old car that nobody wanted.
Me heran un coche viejo que nadie quería.