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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