hereditary
US /həˈred.ə.ter.i/
UK /həˈred.ə.ter.i/
1.
hereditario
passed down from a parent to a child through genes
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Blue eyes are a hereditary trait in her family.
Los ojos azules son un rasgo hereditario en su familia.
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Some diseases are hereditary.
Algunas enfermedades son hereditarias.
2.
hereditario
holding a position or title by inheritance
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The monarch's power is hereditary.
El poder del monarca es hereditario.
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The title of Duke is hereditary in that family.
El título de Duque es hereditario en esa familia.