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heredera

heiress

noun eh-rreh-DEH-rah Rare

Usage Note

Heredera is the feminine form of heredero ('heir'). Together they form a natural pair: el heredero y la heredera. The verb is heredar ('to inherit') and the related noun herencia means 'inheritance' or 'heritage'. In legal contexts heredera universal means the sole beneficiary of an estate.

Examples

"La heredera recibió toda la fortuna."

Natural Translation

The heiress received the entire fortune.

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