Patrimonio (en. Heritage)
/patɾiˈmonjo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Material and immaterial goods that are inherited or considered cultural legacy.
The family's heritage includes properties and savings.
El patrimonio de la familia incluye propiedades y ahorros.
A set of traditions, customs, and cultural expressions of a people.
The cultural heritage of humanity must be protected.
El patrimonio cultural de la humanidad debe ser protegido.
Economic or symbolic value attributed to the goods and rights of a person.
The company's net worth has increased significantly.
El patrimonio neto de la empresa ha aumentado significativamente.
Etymology
From the Latin 'patrimonium', which means inheritance or legacy.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cultural heritage
A set of cultural goods that belong to a society.
patrimonio cultural
family heritage
Goods that are transmitted from generation to generation within a family.
patrimonio familiar
historical heritage
A set of places and objects that have historical value.
patrimonio histórico
Related Words
inheritance
Goods transmitted to heirs after a person's death.
herencia
legacy
A set of goods that someone leaves to another person upon death.
legado
goods
Properties or resources owned by a person or entity.
bienes
Slang Meanings
Part of the inheritance that is kept with affection.
That watch is part of my family heritage.
Ese reloj es parte de mi patrimonio familiar.
Referring to heritage as something valuable and significant.
The art we have here is our heritage.
El arte que tenemos aquí es nuestro patrimonio.