How to Say "pedigree" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “pedigree” is “linaje” — B2 level.
Examples
El rey estaba muy orgulloso de su linaje.
The king was very proud of his lineage.
Es difícil rastrear el linaje de una familia humilde de hace siglos.
It is difficult to trace the ancestry of a humble family from centuries ago.
Su linaje se remonta a los fundadores de la ciudad.
Her lineage goes back to the founders of the city.
The '-aje' Gender Rule
In Spanish, words that end in '-aje' (like linaje, viaje, or mensaje) are almost always masculine. You should always use 'el' or 'un' with them.
Nouns for 'Line'
Even though 'linaje' comes from the word for 'line', it only refers to family history. For a physical line on paper or a line of people waiting, use 'línea' or 'fila'.
The 'La' Mistake
Mistake: “La linaje es importante.”
Correction: El linaje es importante. (Since it ends in -aje, it must be masculine).
Using it for animals incorrectly
Mistake: “El linaje de este perro.”
Correction: While understandable, 'pedigrí' or 'raza' is much more common for animals unless you are being very poetic.
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