Heredada (en. Inherited)

/e.re.ˈða.ða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Element or characteristic received from parents or ancestors.
The inherited heritage of her family included properties and traditions.
La herencia heredada de su familia incluía propiedades y tradiciones.
Quality or trait transmitted from generation to generation.
Her musical talent is an inherited skill.
Su talento musical es una habilidad heredada.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'hereditata', which means 'that which is inherited'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

inherited heritage
Properties or values received from ancestors.
herencia heredada
inherited culture
Traditions and customs passed down from generation to generation.
cultura heredada

Related Words

heir
Person who receives an inheritance.
heredero
hereditability
Capacity to transmit characteristics from one generation to another.
heredabilidad

Slang Meanings

Something received unofficially or informally.
That knowledge is an inherited legacy from my grandfather that was never documented.
Ese conocimiento es una herencia heredada de mi abuelo que nunca se documentó.