Heredia (en. Heredia)
/eɾeˈðja/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Name of a city in Costa Rica.
Heredia is known as the 'city of flowers'.
Heredia es conocida como la 'ciudad de las flores'.
Spanish surname of familial origin.
The Heredia family has a long tradition in music.
La familia Heredia tiene una larga tradición en la música.
Cultural or historical reference in the Hispanic world.
The poet José María de Heredia is a reference in literature.
El poeta José María de Heredia es un referente en la literatura.
Etymology
The term Heredia comes from a Spanish surname.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Heredia is a beautiful place.
It refers to the natural and architectural beauty of the city.
Heredia es un lugar hermoso
Living in Heredia
It expresses the idea of residing in that city.
Vivir en Heredia
Heredia Family
Referring to a family with influence in certain areas.
Familia Heredia
Related Words
heir
A person who receives something by inheritance.
heredero
hereditary
That which is passed down from generation to generation.
hereditaria
Slang Meanings
Colloquial expression to refer to someone who boasts about their lineage.
That guy is very heredia, he always talks about his family.
Ese tipo es muy heredia, siempre habla de su familia.
Nickname for someone who lives in the city of Heredia.
The heredia of the group is the one who knows the most about local culture.
El heredia del grupo es el que más sabe de cultura local.