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B1 adjective #7,000 가장 일반적인 9분 분량

hereditario

상위 7,000

연습하기 예시 노트와 팁 hereditario 30초 만에

설명 hereditario in your Level:

At the A1 level, you only need to know that 'hereditario' is a word used to describe things you get from your parents or family. Think of it like a bridge between the English word 'hereditary' and the Spanish word for family, 'familia'. You might use it to talk about why you have blue eyes or why you are tall. At this stage, just focus on the masculine singular form 'hereditario' to describe a 'rasgo' (trait) or 'problema' (problem). It is a long word, but since it looks like the English word, it is easy to remember the meaning. Just remember to say it with a Spanish accent: eh-reh-dee-TAH-ryoh.

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At the A2 level, you should start paying attention to the gender of the word. If you are talking about 'una enfermedad' (a disease), you must use 'hereditaria'. You will likely hear this word when talking about health or family descriptions. For example, 'Mi abuelo tenía los ojos verdes, es algo hereditario'. You are beginning to use adjectives to describe nouns more specifically. Remember that in Spanish, the adjective usually comes after the noun. So, it's 'rasgo hereditario', not 'hereditario rasgo'. This level is about building simple sentences that connect your family history to your current traits.

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At the B1 level, you are expected to use 'hereditario' in more varied contexts, such as discussing social issues or historical facts. You should be comfortable using the plural forms 'hereditarios' and 'hereditarias'. You might discuss how certain positions in a government are hereditary or how wealth is passed down. You should also be able to distinguish between 'hereditario' (the adjective) and 'herencia' (the noun). For instance, 'La herencia de mi familia incluye una enfermedad hereditaria'. This level requires a better grasp of sentence structure and the ability to explain *why* something is hereditary using 'porque' or 'debido a'.

At the B2 level, you should use 'hereditario' with more precision, especially in medical or legal discussions. You should understand the difference between 'hereditario' and 'genético'. You might use it in a debate about monarchy vs. republic, using terms like 'título hereditario'. Your vocabulary should be rich enough to use synonyms or related terms like 'innato' or 'congenito' to clarify your meaning. You can also use the word in more abstract ways, such as describing 'hábitos hereditarios' (habits passed down through generations). Your pronunciation should be clear, with the correct stress on the penultimate syllable.

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At the C1 level, you should be able to use 'hereditario' in highly formal and academic settings. You will encounter it in legal texts ('derecho hereditario') and scientific papers. You should understand its nuances in different fields—for example, how 'patrimonio hereditario' differs from 'acervo hereditario'. You should be able to use the word in complex sentence structures, including relative clauses and passive voice. You might also explore the philosophical implications of hereditary traits in literature or sociology. At this level, the word is a tool for precise, sophisticated communication about lineage and transmission.

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At the C2 level, you have a complete mastery of 'hereditario' and all its related forms and nuances. You can appreciate its use in classical Spanish literature and legal codes. You understand the historical evolution of the word and how its meaning has shifted from strictly legal/feudal contexts to modern biological ones. You can use it metaphorically or ironically in high-level discourse. You are also aware of very specific technical terms like 'hereditariedad' (hereditability). Your usage is indistinguishable from that of a highly educated native speaker, whether you are discussing epigenetics or the intricacies of Spanish inheritance law.

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hereditario 30초 만에

Hereditario describes traits or rights passed from parents to offspring, covering both biological genetics and legal succession of titles or property.
As an adjective, it must agree in gender and number with the noun: hereditario, hereditaria, hereditarios, or hereditarias.
It is commonly used in medical contexts for diseases and in historical contexts for monarchies or nobility titles.
It is a cognate of the English 'hereditary', making it easy to recognize, but requires careful use of the silent 'h'.

The Spanish word hereditario is an adjective that functions almost identically to its English cognate, 'hereditary'. At its core, it describes anything that is passed down from one generation to the next. While the most common application is in the realm of biology and genetics—referring to physical traits or medical conditions transmitted through DNA—the word extends into legal, social, and historical contexts. For instance, a title of nobility or a piece of land can be described as hereditario if the right to possess it is determined by lineage rather than merit or election. In everyday Spanish, you will encounter this word most frequently when discussing family resemblances or health history with a doctor. It is a formal yet essential term that bridges the gap between scientific precision and daily conversation. Understanding this word requires recognizing that it doesn't just mean 'old' or 'traditional,' but specifically implies a direct line of succession or biological transmission.

Biological Context: Refers to genes, eye color, or predispositions to certain illnesses that come from parents. Example: 'La calvicie es a menudo un factor hereditario'.
Legal and Political Context: Refers to positions, titles, or properties that are inherited by law. Example: 'El trono de España es hereditario'.
Social and Behavioral Context: Sometimes used metaphorically for habits or wealth passed through families. Example: 'Su fortuna es de carácter hereditario'.

When using hereditario, it is important to remember that as an adjective, it must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. Because it ends in '-o', it has four forms: hereditario (masculine singular), hereditaria (feminine singular), hereditarios (masculine plural), and hereditarias (feminine plural). This flexibility allows it to describe a wide range of subjects, from a single gen hereditario to multiple costumbres hereditarias. In Spanish culture, family history is often a topic of pride or concern, making this word a staple in discussions about heritage and identity. Whether you are filling out a medical form or reading a history book about the Habsburgs, this word provides the necessary link between the past and the present.

El médico me explicó que mi daltonismo es un rasgo hereditario que proviene de mi abuelo materno.

En muchas monarquías antiguas, el poder era estrictamente hereditario.

Existen enfermedades hereditarias que pueden prevenirse con un estilo de vida saludable.

Los derechos hereditarios sobre la propiedad fueron disputados en el juicio.

La nobleza se basa en un sistema de títulos hereditarios.

Using hereditario correctly involves mastering the agreement rules of Spanish adjectives. Since it ends in '-o', it is a four-form adjective. You must look at the noun it is describing to decide which form to use. For example, if you are talking about 'un problema' (a problem), which is masculine, you use hereditario. If you are talking about 'una enfermedad' (a disease), which is feminine, you must change it to hereditaria. This is a common stumbling block for English speakers because the English word 'hereditary' never changes its form. In Spanish, the harmony between the noun and the adjective is paramount for sounding natural and being understood. Let's look at the patterns of usage in different grammatical settings.

Masculine Singular: Used with nouns like 'rasgo', 'carácter', 'título', or 'patrimonio'. Example: 'Es un rasgo hereditario muy común'.
Feminine Singular: Used with nouns like 'enfermedad', 'condición', 'nobleza', or 'tradición'. Example: 'La diabetes puede ser una condición hereditaria'.
Plural Forms: Simply add '-s'. Masculine: 'factores hereditarios'. Feminine: 'características hereditarias'.

Beyond simple agreement, the placement of hereditario is almost always after the noun. In Spanish, adjectives that differentiate a noun from others of its kind (restrictive adjectives) follow the noun. Since not all diseases are hereditary, placing hereditaria after enfermedad specifies which type of disease you are discussing. Furthermore, hereditario is often used with the verb 'ser' (to be) to describe an inherent quality. You might say 'Su talento es hereditario', suggesting that the talent is a fundamental part of their being, passed down through the bloodline. It is less common to use it with 'estar' because 'hereditary' is usually seen as a permanent trait, not a temporary state.

Muchos científicos estudian el material hereditario para encontrar curas a enfermedades raras.

La monarquía es un sistema hereditario donde el hijo mayor suele suceder al padre.

Ella tiene una predisposición hereditaria a sufrir de hipertensión arterial.

The word hereditario is not just a dry academic term; it appears in several specific real-world environments. The most common place is undoubtedly the doctor's office. When a physician asks about your 'antecedentes familiares' (family history), they are looking for factores hereditarios. You will see it on medical intake forms: '¿Padece alguna enfermedad de carácter hereditario?'. Another major domain is the legal world. When a person dies, the distribution of their assets is governed by derecho hereditario (inheritance law). Lawyers and notaries use this term to describe the rights of the heirs. If you are interested in history or politics, you will hear it in discussions about monarchies or historical dynasties, where power is hereditario. Finally, in the field of biology and education, it is a key term in textbooks discussing Mendelian genetics and the transmission of traits.

In the Clinic: 'Doctor, ¿es este problema de visión algo hereditario o es por la edad?' (Doctor, is this vision problem something hereditary or is it due to age?)
In Legal Documents: 'La sucesión por título hereditario se realizará según lo dispuesto en el testamento'. (Succession by hereditary title will be carried out according to the provisions in the will.)
In News and Media: 'El príncipe asumirá su cargo hereditario tras la abdicación de su madre'. (The prince will assume his hereditary position following his mother's abdication.)

In popular culture, especially in Spanish-language soap operas (telenovelas) or historical dramas, hereditario often comes up when characters are fighting over a patrimonio hereditario (inherited estate) or discovering a secret enfermedad hereditaria that changes the plot. It carries a certain weight and seriousness. While you might not use it while buying bread at the bakery, you certainly need it to understand your health, your rights, and the structure of many historical and modern institutions. It is a word that signifies depth, connection across time, and the inescapable influence of our ancestors.

El abogado mencionó que los bienes hereditarios se repartirán equitativamente entre los tres hermanos.

¿Sabías que el color de los ojos es un fenómeno puramente hereditario?

One of the most frequent mistakes English speakers make when using hereditario is related to its grammatical gender. Since the English word 'hereditary' is gender-neutral, learners often forget to change the ending to hereditaria when describing feminine nouns. For example, saying 'una enfermedad hereditario' is a common error; it must be 'una enfermedad hereditaria'. Another mistake is confusing hereditario with the noun herencia. Herencia means 'inheritance' or 'heritage'. If you want to say 'It is a hereditary trait', you use the adjective: 'Es un rasgo hereditario'. If you want to say 'The inheritance was large', you use the noun: 'La herencia fue grande'. Mixing these up can lead to sentences that sound very awkward to a native speaker.

Gender Mismatch: Incorrect: 'La calvicie es un problema hereditaria'. Correct: 'La calvicie es un problema hereditario' (because 'problema' is masculine).
Noun vs Adjective Confusion: Incorrect: 'Tengo un hereditario de mi abuelo'. Correct: 'Tengo una herencia de mi abuelo' or 'Tengo un rasgo hereditario de mi abuelo'.
Spelling with 'H': The 'h' is silent in Spanish, but it must be written. Beginners sometimes omit it because they don't hear it, writing 'ereditario'. This is a major spelling error.

Another subtle mistake is using hereditario when genético might be more appropriate. While they are related, they are not always interchangeable. All hereditary traits are genetic, but not all genetic conditions are hereditary (some are spontaneous mutations). In a medical context, being precise about this can be important. Lastly, pay attention to the pronunciation. The stress is on the 'ta' (here-di-TA-rio). Placing the stress incorrectly can make the word unrecognizable. Avoid the English tendency to stress the second syllable; in Spanish, it follows the standard rules for words ending in a diphthong.

Es un error común decir 'enfermedad hereditario' en lugar de 'enfermedad hereditaria'.

To enrich your Spanish vocabulary, it is helpful to know words that are similar to hereditario but carry slightly different nuances. The most common synonym is genético. While hereditario focuses on the act of passing something down from parents, genético focuses on the biological mechanism (genes/DNA). Another related word is innato, which means 'innate' or 'inborn'. Innato describes something you are born with, but it doesn't necessarily imply it was passed down from your parents; it could just be a natural part of your individual makeup. In legal contexts, you might use sucesorio, which relates specifically to the legal succession of goods or titles after someone's death.

Genético vs Hereditario: Genético refers to the genes; hereditario refers to the lineage. 'El síndrome de Down es genético pero no siempre hereditario'.
Innato vs Hereditario: Innato is something you have from birth (like a talent); hereditario is something you got from your ancestors.
Congénito vs Hereditario: Congénito means 'present at birth'. A condition could be congénito due to factors during pregnancy without being hereditario.

If you are looking for more metaphorical or literary alternatives, you might encounter patrimonial, which refers to things belonging to a family estate, or ancestral, which refers to things coming from very distant ancestors. Choosing the right word depends on whether you want to sound scientific, legal, or poetic. For most everyday situations involving family traits or health, hereditario remains the most accurate and versatile choice. Using these synonyms correctly will help you sound more like a native speaker and allow you to express precise differences in meaning.

Aunque el talento musical parece hereditario en su familia, él cree que es un don innato.

How Formal Is It?

재미있는 사실

The word 'hereditario' has remained remarkably stable in meaning for over two thousand years, moving from Roman law into modern biology.

발음 가이드

UK /eɾeðiˈtaɾjo/

US /eɾeðiˈtaɾjo/

The primary stress is on the penultimate syllable: he-re-di-TA-rio.

라임이 맞는 단어

diario calendario becario bibliotecario comentario escenario horario itinerario

자주 하는 실수

Pronouncing the 'h' (it must be silent).
Stressing the wrong syllable (e.g., he-RE-di-tario).
Forgetting the 'i' in the final syllable.

난이도

독해 2/5

Easy to recognize due to English cognate.

쓰기 4/5

Requires remembering the silent 'H' and gender agreement.

말하기 5/5

The silent 'H' and the 'r' tap can be tricky for beginners.

듣기 3/5

Clear pronunciation makes it easy to hear if you know the word.

다음에 무엇을 배울까

선수 학습

familia padre madre hijo heredar

다음에 배울 것

genética adn suceder patrimonio linaje

고급

consanguinidad epigenética primogenitura mayorazgo

알아야 할 문법

Adjective-Noun Agreement

La enfermedad (fem) es hereditaria (fem).

Adjective Placement

Un rasgo hereditario (adjective after noun).

Silent H

Hereditario is pronounced starting with the 'e' sound.

Diphthongs

The 'io' in hereditario is a single syllable in poetry but two sounds in speech.

Masculine 'a' nouns

El sistema hereditario (sistema is masculine).

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Mi color de ojos es hereditario.

My eye color is hereditary.

Adjective 'hereditario' follows the masculine noun 'color'.

Es un rasgo hereditario de mi familia.

It is a hereditary trait from my family.

'Rasgo' is masculine singular.

¿Es el pelo rizado hereditario?

Is curly hair hereditary?

Question structure with the adjective at the end.

Tengo un problema hereditario en los pies.

I have a hereditary problem with my feet.

'Problema' is masculine singular despite ending in 'a'.

Su talento no es hereditario.

His/her talent is not hereditary.

Negative sentence structure.

Es algo hereditario, como la altura.

It is something hereditary, like height.

Using 'algo' as a pronoun.

Mi abuelo dice que es hereditario.

My grandfather says it is hereditary.

Reporting what someone said.

¿Es este rasgo hereditario?

Is this trait hereditary?

Demonstrative adjective 'este' used with 'rasgo'.

La diabetes es una enfermedad hereditaria.

Diabetes is a hereditary disease.

Feminine singular agreement with 'enfermedad'.

Ellos tienen rasgos hereditarios similares.

They have similar hereditary traits.

Masculine plural agreement with 'rasgos'.

¿Tienes alguna condición hereditaria?

Do you have any hereditary condition?

Feminine singular agreement with 'condición'.

Estas pecas son hereditarias.

These freckles are hereditary.

Feminine plural agreement with 'pecas'.

No todos los problemas son hereditarios.

Not all problems are hereditary.

'Problemas' is masculine plural.

Es una característica hereditaria de la raza.

It is a hereditary characteristic of the breed.

'Característica' is feminine singular.

Mi madre tiene una alergia hereditaria.

My mother has a hereditary allergy.

'Alergia' is feminine singular.

¿Es el asma un factor hereditario?

Is asthma a hereditary factor?

'Factor' is masculine singular.

El título de conde es un honor hereditario.

The title of count is a hereditary honor.

'Honor' is masculine singular.

Existen factores hereditarios que afectan la salud.

There are hereditary factors that affect health.

'Factores' is masculine plural.

La monarquía se basa en un sistema hereditario.

The monarchy is based on a hereditary system.

'Sistema' is masculine singular.

Ella estudia las enfermedades hereditarias en la universidad.

She studies hereditary diseases at the university.

'Enfermedades' is feminine plural.

El patrimonio hereditario fue dividido por el juez.

The hereditary estate was divided by the judge.

'Patrimonio' refers to an estate or inheritance.

¿Crees que el carácter es algo hereditario?

Do you think personality is something hereditary?

'Carácter' refers to personality or nature.

Su calvicie prematura es claramente hereditaria.

His premature baldness is clearly hereditary.

Adverb 'claramente' modifying the adjective.

Los derechos hereditarios son muy complejos.

Hereditary rights are very complex.

'Derechos' is masculine plural.

La predisposición hereditaria al cáncer es un tema serio.

The hereditary predisposition to cancer is a serious topic.

'Predisposición' is feminine singular.

El cargo de rey es hereditario y vitalicio.

The office of king is hereditary and for life.

'Vitalicio' means 'for life'.

Investigan el material hereditario de las plantas.

They are investigating the hereditary material of plants.

'Material' is masculine singular.

La nobleza mantenía sus privilegios hereditarios.

The nobility maintained their hereditary privileges.

'Privilegios' is masculine plural.

No debemos confundir lo congénito con lo hereditario.

We should not confuse the congenital with the hereditary.

Using 'lo' to turn adjectives into abstract nouns.

El éxito no siempre es un fenómeno hereditario.

Success is not always a hereditary phenomenon.

'Fenómeno' is masculine singular.

Existen raras mutaciones que no son de tipo hereditario.

There are rare mutations that are not of a hereditary type.

'Tipo' is masculine singular.

La ley protege los vínculos hereditarios legítimos.

The law protects legitimate hereditary bonds.

'Vínculos' means bonds or links.

El acervo hereditario de una nación incluye su lengua.

A nation's hereditary heritage includes its language.

'Acervo' refers to a collection or heritage.

La transmisión hereditaria de la propiedad ha cambiado.

The hereditary transmission of property has changed.

'Transmisión' is feminine singular.

Se debate la ética de modificar el código hereditario.

The ethics of modifying the hereditary code is being debated.

'Código' refers to the genetic code.

El absolutismo se apoyaba en el derecho hereditario divino.

Absolutism relied on divine hereditary right.

'Derecho' is masculine singular.

Ciertos trastornos metabólicos tienen un origen hereditario.

Certain metabolic disorders have a hereditary origin.

'Origen' is masculine singular.

La variabilidad genética depende del flujo hereditario.

Genetic variability depends on hereditary flow.

'Flujo' means flow.

El testamento detalla la sucesión por orden hereditario.

The will details the succession by hereditary order.

'Orden' can be masculine or feminine, here masculine.

La impronta hereditaria es visible en su fisonomía.

The hereditary imprint is visible in his physiognomy.

'Impronta' means imprint or mark.

La exégesis del derecho hereditario romano es compleja.

The exegesis of Roman hereditary law is complex.

'Exégesis' means critical explanation or interpretation.

El determinismo hereditario fue una teoría muy criticada.

Hereditary determinism was a much-criticized theory.

'Determinismo' refers to a philosophical theory.

La endogamia puede exacerbar los defectos hereditarios.

Inbreeding can exacerbate hereditary defects.

'Exacerbar' means to make worse.

El linaje hereditario se extinguió tras la guerra.

The hereditary lineage became extinct after the war.

'Linaje' refers to lineage or ancestry.

Subyace un componente hereditario en dicha patología.

A hereditary component underlies said pathology.

'Subyacer' means to underlie.

La preeminencia de lo hereditario sobre lo adquirido es debatible.

The preeminence of the hereditary over the acquired is debatable.

Comparing 'lo hereditario' and 'lo adquirido'.

El caudal hereditario resultó ser insuficiente para las deudas.

The hereditary assets turned out to be insufficient for the debts.

'Caudal' refers to wealth or assets.

La consanguinidad influye en la carga hereditaria.

Consanguinity influences the hereditary load.

'Carga' refers to a load or burden.

자주 쓰는 조합

enfermedad hereditaria

rasgo hereditario

título hereditario

material hereditario

derecho hereditario

factor hereditario

patrimonio hereditario

carga hereditaria

sucesión hereditaria

carácter hereditario

자주 쓰는 구문

de carácter hereditario

— Having a hereditary nature.

Es una condición de carácter hereditario.

por vía hereditaria

— Through hereditary means or channels.

Se transmite por vía hereditaria.

vínculo hereditario

— A connection based on inheritance.

Existe un fuerte vínculo hereditario entre ellos.

transmisión hereditaria

— The act of passing something down.

La transmisión hereditaria fue confirmada.

orden hereditario

— The sequence of inheritance.

Siguieron el orden hereditario legal.

masa hereditaria

— The total assets of an inheritance.

La masa hereditaria fue tasada en un millón.

título de nobleza hereditario

— A noble title passed through birth.

Es un título de nobleza hereditario muy antiguo.

rasgos físicos hereditarios

— Physical features passed from parents.

Sus rasgos físicos hereditarios son evidentes.

predisposición hereditaria

— A genetic tendency toward something.

Tiene una predisposición hereditaria al estrés.

bienes hereditarios

— Inherited goods or property.

Los bienes hereditarios están en disputa.

자주 혼동되는 단어

hereditario vs herencia

Herencia is the noun (inheritance), hereditario is the adjective (hereditary).

hereditario vs genético

Genético refers to genes; hereditario refers to passing from parent to child.

hereditario vs congénito

Congénito means present at birth, but not necessarily from parents.

관용어 및 표현

"llevar en la sangre"

— To have a trait or talent inherently, often implying it's hereditary.

Lleva el arte en la sangre.

informal

"de casta le viene al galgo"

— Literally 'it comes from the breed to the greyhound', meaning traits are inherited from parents.

Es muy inteligente, de casta le viene al galgo.

proverbial

"hijo de tigre, pintito"

— Used in some Latin American countries to say a child is just like the parent.

Salió buen músico; hijo de tigre, pintito.

informal

"tal palo, tal astilla"

— Like father, like son / A chip off the old block.

Es igual de gruñón que su padre; tal palo, tal astilla.

informal

"lo que se hereda no se hurta"

— What is inherited is not stolen; you can't help your natural traits.

Tiene el mismo genio que su abuela; lo que se hereda no se hurta.

proverbial

"venir de familia"

— To run in the family.

Esa enfermedad viene de familia.

neutral

"sangre azul"

— Blue blood; referring to noble or royal (hereditary) lineage.

Cree que tiene sangre azul.

idiomatic

"seguir los pasos"

— To follow in the footsteps, often in a hereditary profession.

Siguió los pasos hereditarios de su padre en la medicina.

neutral

"tronco común"

— Common ancestor or root.

Ambas familias tienen un tronco común hereditario.

formal

"ley de la herencia"

— Commonly used to refer to the inevitability of traits.

Es la ley de la herencia, no puedes cambiarlo.

neutral

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hereditario vs herencia

Both relate to inheritance.

Herencia is a noun; hereditario is an adjective.

La herencia es un rasgo hereditario.

hereditario vs heredero

Both share the same root.

Heredero is a person (the heir).

El heredero recibió el título hereditario.

hereditario vs genético

Often used as synonyms.

Hereditario implies lineage; genético implies the DNA mechanism.

Es un defecto genético pero no es hereditario.

hereditario vs congenito

Both describe conditions from birth.

Hereditario is from genes; congénito is from birth (could be environmental).

Su ceguera es congénita, no hereditaria.

hereditario vs innato

Both describe natural traits.

Innato is 'inborn'; hereditario is 'inherited'.

Su talento es innato, no parece hereditario.

문장 패턴

[Noun] es hereditario.

El color es hereditario.

Tengo un/una [Noun] hereditario/a.

Tengo una alergia hereditaria.

Es un factor hereditario que [Verb].

Es un factor hereditario que afecta la vista.

Debido a su carácter hereditario, [Clause].

Debido a su carácter hereditario, debemos tener cuidado.

Se cuestiona la naturaleza hereditaria de [Noun].

Se cuestiona la naturaleza hereditaria de la inteligencia.

Pese al determinismo hereditario, [Clause].

Pese al determinismo hereditario, el entorno influye.

Any

¿Es [Noun] hereditario/a?

¿Es el cáncer hereditario?

Any

No es hereditario, es [Adjective].

No es hereditario, es adquirido.

어휘 가족

명사

la herencia (inheritance/heritage)

el heredero (heir)

la heredera (heiress)

la hereditariedad (hereditability)

el heredamiento (legacy)

동사

heredar (to inherit)

desheredar (to disinherit)

형용사

hereditario (hereditary)

heredable (inheritable)

heredado (inherited)

사용법

frequency

High in specific domains (Health, Law, Science)

자주 하는 실수

la enfermedad hereditario → la enfermedad hereditaria
Gender must agree with the feminine noun 'enfermedad'.
el rasgo hereditaria → el rasgo hereditario
Gender must agree with the masculine noun 'rasgo'.
ereditario → hereditario
Even though it's silent, the 'h' must be written.
un problema hereditaria → un problema hereditario
'Problema' is masculine, so the adjective must be masculine.
hereditary → hereditario
Don't use the English spelling in a Spanish sentence.

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Gender Agreement

Always check if the noun is masculine or feminine. 'Enfermedad' is feminine, 'Rasgo' is masculine.

Silent H

Ignore the 'H' when speaking. Start with the 'e' sound.

Cognate Power

Use your English knowledge! It's almost the same word, just adjust the ending.

Medical Use

Use this word when talking to a doctor about family history.

Legal Use

Use this word for titles and estates in formal documents.

Don't forget the 'i'

The ending is '-rio', not '-ro'. Make sure to include the 'i'.

Science Context

Use 'material hereditario' when talking about DNA.

Monarchy

Use 'monarquía hereditaria' to describe kings and queens.

VS Adquirido

Contrast 'hereditario' with 'adquirido' (learned/acquired) to show deeper knowledge.

Family Traits

Use it to compliment family resemblances: 'Es un rasgo hereditario muy bonito'.

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기억법

Think of 'Hereditary' but drop the 'y' and add 'o'. The 'H' is silent like a ghost of your ancestors.

시각적 연상

Imagine a king passing a crown to his son, or a DNA strand connecting two people of different ages.

Word Web

heredar herencia heredero genético familia padres hijos sangre

챌린지

Try to describe three physical traits you have that are 'hereditarios' using full Spanish sentences.

어원

From the Latin 'hereditarius', which comes from 'hereditas' (inheritance).

원래 의미: Relating to an inheritance or an heir.

Romance (Latin origin).

문화적 맥락

Be sensitive when discussing 'enfermedades hereditarias' as it can be a private or painful topic for some families.

English speakers often use 'genetic' more casually than 'hereditario'. In Spanish, 'hereditario' is very common in medical settings.

The Spanish Constitution (Article 57) regarding the Crown. Mendel's laws (Leyes de Mendel) in Spanish textbooks. Common themes in García Márquez novels regarding family curses.

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실제 사용 상황

Medical Checkup

¿Es hereditario?
Antecedentes hereditarios
Enfermedad hereditaria
Factor de riesgo hereditario

Legal/Inheritance

Derecho hereditario
Bienes hereditarios
Sucesión hereditaria
Título hereditario

Biology Class

Material hereditario
Código hereditario
Leyes hereditarias
Rasgo hereditario

History/Politics

Monarquía hereditaria
Cargo hereditario
Poder hereditario
Nobleza hereditaria

Family Conversation

Es algo hereditario
Viene hereditario
Parecido hereditario
Talento hereditario

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"¿Crees que el sentido del humor es algo hereditario o se aprende?"

"¿Hay alguna enfermedad hereditaria en tu familia que te preocupe?"

"¿Qué rasgo hereditario físico te gusta más de ti?"

"¿Te gustaría tener un título hereditario de la nobleza?"

"¿Crees que la riqueza debería ser siempre algo hereditario?"

일기 주제

Describe un rasgo hereditario que compartas con tus padres y cómo te hace sentir.

Escribe sobre la importancia de conocer tu historial médico hereditario.

¿Qué opinas de los sistemas de gobierno donde el poder es hereditario?

Si pudieras elegir un rasgo hereditario para pasar a tus hijos, ¿cuál sería?

Reflexiona sobre cómo la cultura puede ser un tipo de 'herencia hereditaria' no biológica.

자주 묻는 질문

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No, it is also used in legal contexts (hereditary titles) and general contexts (family traits like hair color).

No, the 'H' is always silent in Spanish. It sounds like 'eh-reh-dee-ta-ryo'.

You say 'enfermedad hereditaria'. Remember to change the ending to 'a' because 'enfermedad' is feminine.

'Hereditario' means it was passed from a parent. 'Genético' means it involves genes (which could be a new mutation).

Yes, even though 'problema' ends in 'a', it is a masculine noun, so 'hereditario' is correct.

Usually, you would use 'herencia' for money, but you can say 'patrimonio hereditario' for inherited wealth.

Yes, especially in medical history discussions and formal documents.

The plural is 'hereditarias'.

Yes, the verb is 'heredar' (to inherit).

It is slightly more formal than saying 'viene de familia', but it is used in neutral everyday speech too.

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