inherit

US /ɪnˈher.ɪt/
UK /ɪnˈher.ɪt/
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1.

heredar

receive (money, property, or a title) as an heir at the death of the previous holder

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She inherited a fortune from her grandmother.
Ella heredó una fortuna de su abuela.
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He will inherit the family business.
Él heredará el negocio familiar.
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succeed tocome intobe bequeathedbe left
2.

heredar, transmitir

derive (a quality, characteristic, or predisposition) genetically from one's parents or ancestors

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He inherited his mother's blue eyes.
Él heredó los ojos azules de su madre.
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Some diseases can be inherited.
Algunas enfermedades pueden ser heredadas.
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acquirederivereceivegettake on
3.

heredar, asumir

receive (a position, role, or responsibility) from a predecessor

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He will inherit the leadership role next year.
Él heredará el rol de liderazgo el próximo año.
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The new government will inherit a challenging economic situation.
El nuevo gobierno heredará una situación económica desafiante.
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succeed totake overassumetake on
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inheritance