Heredades (en. Estates)

/eɾeˈðaðes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Goods and rights that are passed from parents to children.
The family's inheritances have been maintained for generations.
Las heredades de la familia se han mantenido por generaciones.
Land or property that is inherited.
My grandfather's inheritance is a large piece of land in the countryside.
La heredada de mi abuelo es un gran terreno en el campo.
The condition of being an heir.
Their inheritances were distributed among all the children.
Sus heredades se distribuyeron entre todos los hijos.

Etymology

From Latin 'hereditas', which means 'inheritance'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

family inheritance
A set of goods that are transmitted within a family.
herencia familiar
to inherit something
To receive goods or rights after someone's death.
heredar algo
acquired inheritances
Goods that have been received by inheritance.
heredades adquiridas

Related Words

heir
A person who inherits goods or rights.
heredero
hereditary
That is transmitted by inheritance.
hereditaria
legacy
Goods that are left to someone by will.
legado

Slang Meanings

To inherit something unexpectedly
I don't know how, but suddenly I received several inheritances that I didn't expect.
No sé cómo, pero de repente me llegaron varias heredades que no esperaba.
Referring to a payment or action reconsidered as inheritance
That car is my inheritance; I inherited it from my father.
Ese coche es mi heredad, lo herede de mi padre.