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    Linajes (en. Lineages)

    /liˈna.xes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Descendant or commitment of a person and their family.
    Noble lineages had privileges in society.
    Los linajes nobiliarios tenían privilegios en la sociedad.
    Origin or ancestry of a specific race or species.
    The study of lineages in animals is essential for biology.
    El estudio de los linajes en los animales es esencial para la biología.
    Relationship of kinship among several generations.
    Family lineages could be traced back to the 18th century.
    Se pudo trazar los linajes familiares hasta el siglo XVIII.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'lineagis', which means 'of a line or of a lineage'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    royal lineage
    Descendant that comes from a royal family.
    linaje real
    family lineage
    Group of successive generations in a family.
    linaje familiar
    maintain the appearances of lineage
    Maintain the image or reputation of a family.
    guardar las apariencias del linaje

    Related Words

    lineage
    Set of ancestors and successors of a person.
    linaje
    ancestry
    Ancestry or heritage of a person.
    ancestría
    lineage
    Race or origin of a family.
    estirpe

    Slang Meanings

    Important or prominent family bond.
    He has a great lineage, which gives him prestige in society.
    Tiene un gran linaje, eso le da prestigio en la sociedad.
    Risk of being very traditional or conservative due to family lineage.
    He has always been tied to his lineage, which is why he is so reluctant to change.
    Siempre ha estado atado a su linaje, por eso es tan reacio al cambio.