inherit

US /ɪnˈher.ɪt/
UK /ɪnˈher.ɪt/
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1.

herdar

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.
Ela herdou uma fortuna de sua avó.
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He will inherit the family business.
Ele herdará o negócio da família.
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2.

herdar, 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.
Ele herdou os olhos azuis de sua mãe.
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Some diseases can be inherited.
Algumas doenças podem ser herdadas.
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acquirederivereceivegettake on
3.

herdar, assumir

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

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He will inherit the leadership role next year.
Ele herdará o papel de liderança no próximo ano.
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The new government will inherit a challenging economic situation.
O novo governo herdará uma situação econômica desafiadora.
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succeed totake overassumetake on
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