inheritance
1. Property, money, or assets passed down from a deceased person to their heirs
He received a large inheritance from his grandfather.
Ele recebeu uma grande herança de seu avô.
2. Something transmitted or passed down from predecessors; a legacy
This cultural tradition is part of our heritage.
Esta tradição cultural é parte de nossa herança.
3. Genetic traits or characteristics passed from parents to offspring
Eye color is determined by genetic inheritance.
A cor dos olhos é determinada pela herança genética.
Related Idioms & Phrases
herança genética - genetic inheritance
herança cultural - cultural heritage
deixar herança - to leave an inheritance
receber herança - to receive an inheritance
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