inherit

to receive money, property, or other possessions from someone when they die

heredar, recibir en herencia

• inherit something from somebody

Collocations inherit a fortune · inherit property

• She inherited her father's house.

  Ella heredó la casa de su padre.

to receive or develop a particular character, ability, or quality from your parents

heredar, recibir por herencia

• inherit something from somebody

Collocations inherit a talent · inherit a trait

• He inherited his mother's musical ability.

  Él heredó la habilidad musical de su madre.

to receive a particular disease or illness from your parents because of the genes you have inherited

heredar, recibir por herencia

• inherit something

Collocations inherit a disease · inherit a condition

• She inherited the breast cancer gene.

  Ella heredó el gen del cáncer de mama.

to receive money, property, or other possessions from someone when they die according to a legal document such as a will

heredar según un testamento

• inherit something

Collocations inherit under a will · inherit according to the law

• He inherited his grandfather's estate under the terms of the will.

  Él heredó la propiedad de su abuelo según los términos del testamento.