inherited

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BrE /ˈɪnhɪtəd/ AmE /ˈɪnhɪtərd/

adjective en → es

1 PROPERTY [attributive, predicative] B1

received from a parent or ancestor when they die

heredado, recibido por herencia

  • an inherited characteristic/trait

Collocations inherited wealth · inherited property

  • She has inherited her father's good looks.

    Ella ha heredado la belleza de su padre.

2 CHARACTER [attributive] B2

a characteristic or quality that you have because of your parents, and which is part of who you are

hereditario, inherente

  • an inherited trait

Collocations inherited intelligence · inherited talent

  • His musical ability is an inherited gift.

    Su habilidad musical es un don hereditario.

3 DISEASE [attributive] C1

a disease that you have because of your parents, and which is part of who you are

hereditario, genético

  • an inherited condition

Collocations inherited disease · inherited disorder

  • He suffers from an inherited heart condition.

    Él sufre de una condición cardíaca hereditaria.