inheritance
US /ɪnˈher.ɪ.təns/
UK /ɪnˈher.ɪ.təns/
1.
herencia, legado
the practice of passing on property, titles, debts, rights, and obligations upon the death of an individual
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She received a large inheritance from her grandmother.
Ella recibió una gran herencia de su abuela.
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The family is disputing the inheritance.
La familia está disputando la herencia.
2.
herencia, rasgo heredado
a characteristic or quality that is passed on from parent to offspring
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Genetic inheritance plays a crucial role in determining an individual's traits.
La herencia genética juega un papel crucial en la determinación de los rasgos de un individuo.
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His quick wit is an inheritance from his mother.
Su ingenio rápido es una herencia de su madre.