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heredero

heir

noun eh-reh-DEH-roh Less Common

Origin: From Latin heres (heir).

Usage Note

Heredero is the masculine form; the feminine is heredera. The compound príncipe heredero means 'crown prince'. The verb heredar means 'to inherit', and herencia covers both an inherited estate and a cultural legacy. Figuratively, one can be the heredero of an ideology or tradition.

Examples

"El heredero recibió toda la fortuna de su padre."

Natural Translation

The heir received his father's entire fortune.

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