1. Property, money, or other assets left to someone in a will
She received a large legacy from her grandmother.
Ela recebeu um grande legado de sua avó.
2. Something handed down from a predecessor or from the past; a heritage or inheritance of non-material nature
The author's literary legacy continues to influence new generations.
O legado literário do autor continua influenciando novas gerações.
3. A diplomatic representative or envoy sent on a special mission
The Pope sent a papal legate to the conference.
O Papa enviou um legado papal à conferência.