heritage

[/ˈherɪtɪdʒ/]

nounpl: heritages

herança

1. Property, traditions, or characteristics passed down from previous generations

The ancient ruins are part of our cultural heritage.

As ruínas antigas fazem parte da nossa herança cultural.

2. Something inherited; an inheritance

He received a substantial heritage from his grandfather.

Ele recebeu uma herança considerável de seu avô.

3. Historical importance or significance

This building has great heritage value.

Este edifício tem grande valor histórico.

Synonyms

Regional Variations

General Brazilian

herança

Most common usage across Brazil

Brazil

patrimônio

Used when referring to cultural or historical heritage

Portugal

herança

Primary term used in European Portuguese

Portugal

património

Used for cultural or historical context (British spelling style)

cultural heritage - herança cultural

world heritage site - sítio do património mundial

heritage building - edifício histórico

living heritage - herança viva

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