Translation
ancestor, forebear
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Word origin
From ante ('before') plus pasado ('past'), the past participle of pasar ('to pass'). Literally 'one who passed before'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- ante plus pasado
Grammar
Examples
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Her ancestors came from Italy a century ago.
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I like to research my ancestors.
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Do you know where your ancestors came from?
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This castle belonged to one of his forebears.
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We honour the memory of our ancestors.
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antepasado: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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This word is taught in chapter 41, lesson 8: antepasado, mini, infiel and 7 more words.