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    Legado (en. Legacy)

    /leˈɣaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A set of assets that a person leaves to another in their will.
    His grandfather's legacy included a house and a considerable sum of money.
    El legado de su abuelo incluyó una casa y una considerable suma de dinero.
    Anything that is transmitted from one person to another, especially in a cultural or historical context.
    The cultural legacy of this civilization is invaluable.
    El legado cultural de esta civilización es invaluable.
    A message or teaching that is passed on to future generations.
    The legacy of his ideas continues to influence modern politics.
    El legado de sus ideas sigue influyendo en la política moderna.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'legatum', meaning 'what is left in a will'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    leave a legacy
    Leaving a significant inheritance for posterity.
    dejar un legado
    cultural legacy
    A set of traditions and values that are passed down through generations.
    legado cultural
    create a legacy
    Creating something that endures over time and benefits others.
    hacer un legado

    Related Words

    inheritance
    Assets and rights that are transferred after a person's death.
    herencia
    will
    A legal document that establishes the distribution of assets after death.
    testamento
    donation
    The act of giving assets to someone without expecting anything in return.
    donación

    Slang Meanings

    Living legacy
    Refers to an influence or contribution that remains active today.
    Se refiere a una influencia o contribución que sigue activa en la actualidad.
    Digital legacy
    Everything a person leaves online after their death.
    Todo lo que una persona deja en línea después de su muerte.