Heredó (en. Inherited)

[e-re-ˈðo]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To acquire property or a right from someone who has passed away.
Juan inherited his grandfather's house.
Juan heredó la casa de su abuelo.
To receive qualities or characteristics from an ancestor.
Ana inherited her mother's intelligence.
Ana heredó la inteligencia de su madre.
To logically or naturally receive something that belongs to another person.
He inherited his father's passion for music.
Él heredó su pasión por la música de su padre.

Etymology

From the Latin 'hereditare', which means 'to inherit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to inherit the throne
To receive the position of king or leader by birthright.
heredar el trono
to inherit a custom
To acquire a tradition from ancestors.
heredar una costumbre
to inherit from someone
To receive something from a deceased person.
heredar de alguien

Related Words

inheritance
A set of goods, rights, and obligations transmitted by will or by law.
herencia
heir
A person who receives the inheritance.
heredero
legacy
Everything that is left as an inheritance, including goods, values, or teachings.
legado

Slang Meanings

Unexpected inheritance
He received an inheritance from an unknown uncle.
Le llegó un heredó de un tío desconocido.
To receive something undeserved
That's an inheritance; you didn't earn it.
Eso es un heredó, no lo trabajaste.