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    Herencia (en. Inheritance)

    /eˈɾensja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A set of rights and assets that are transferred to a person after the death of another.
    The inheritance left by the grandfather was considerable.
    La herencia que dejó el abuelo fue considerable.
    Characteristics or traits that are passed from one generation to another.
    The cultural inheritance of a people is fundamental to their identity.
    La herencia cultural de un pueblo es fundamental para su identidad.
    Genetic legacy from parents to children.
    The disease is part of his genetic inheritance.
    La enfermedad es parte de su herencia genética.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'hereditantia', meaning 'what is inherited'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cultural inheritance
    A set of traditions, customs, and values that are passed down through generations.
    herencia cultural
    genetic inheritance
    Hereditary characteristics that are transferred from parents to children.
    herencia genética
    family inheritance
    Assets and rights that are transmitted within a family.
    herencia familiar

    Related Words

    heir
    Person who receives an inheritance.
    heredero
    will
    Document that contains a person's provisions about their inheritance.
    testamento
    succession
    Legal process by which an inheritance is transferred.
    sucesión

    Slang Meanings

    Inheritance from a person to a specific family or group.
    That inheritance that stayed in the family is very valuable.
    Esa herencia que se quedó en la familia es muy valiosa.
    Benefit or profit received without personal effort.
    The guy went into debt because he was living off his inheritance.
    El tipo se endeudó porque vivía de su herencia.