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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
inheritancelegacytraditionpatrimony

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)

Related Idioms & Phrases

cultural heritage - herança cultural
world heritage site - sítio do património mundial
heritage building - edifício histórico
living heritage - herança viva
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