la
feminine
/eˈɾenθja/
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Translation
inheritance
Word origin
From heredar ('to inherit') plus the suffix -encia, ultimately from Latin hereditare, from heres ('heir'). The same Latin root gives English 'heredity' and 'inherit'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- hereditare
- English cognates
- heredity, inherit, heir
Grammar
Genderfeminine
Pluralherencias
Examples
gran .
She received a large inheritance from her grandmother.
.
The house is part of the family inheritance.
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The brothers argued over the inheritance.
cultural valiosa.
Music is a very valuable cultural heritage.
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What will you do with the inheritance money?
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