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antepasados

ahn-teh-pah-SAH-dohs/antepaˈsaðos/

“antepasados” means “ancestors” in Spanish (family members from previous generations).

ancestors

Also: forefathers
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Mis antepasados vinieron de España en el siglo diecinueve.

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My ancestors came from Spain in the nineteenth century.

Debemos respetar las tradiciones de nuestros antepasados.

B1

We must respect the traditions of our ancestors.

Ella está investigando a sus antepasados para hacer su árbol genealógico.

B1

She is researching her ancestors to make her family tree.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • ancestros (ancestors)
  • progenitores (forebears)

Antonyms

  • descendientes (descendants)
  • sucesores (successors)

Common Collocations

  • honrar a los antepasados – to honor one's ancestors
  • tierra de mis antepasados – land of my ancestors

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "antepasados" in Spanish:

ancestors→forefathers→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: antepasados

Question 1 of 1

Which word best describes your great-great-grandparents?

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👥 Word Family▼
antepasado(ancestor (singular)) — Noun
pasar(to pass) — Verb
pasado(past) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
pasadoscansados
📚 Etymology▼

From the Spanish words 'ante' (meaning 'before') and 'pasados' (meaning 'those who have passed'). Essentially, it describes the people who went before you.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: antepassadosItalian: antenati

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a female version like 'antepasadas'?

Technically yes, but 'antepasados' is the standard way to refer to your ancestors regardless of their gender. Use 'antepasados' for a mixed group of men and women.

What is the difference between 'ancestros' and 'antepasados'?

They are very similar! 'Ancestros' sounds slightly more formal or scientific, while 'antepasados' is the common, everyday word used by native speakers.