How to Say "to inherit" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to inherit” is “heredar” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Ella va a heredar la casa de sus abuelos.
She is going to inherit her grandparents' house.
Heredé un poco de dinero y decidí viajar.
I inherited a bit of money and decided to travel.
Es necesario hacer un testamento para que tus hijos puedan heredar sin problemas.
It is necessary to make a will so your children can inherit without problems.
Using 'de' for the Source
When you want to say who you inherited something from, always use the word 'de'. For example: 'Heredé el reloj de mi padre' (I inherited the watch from my father).
Don't use 'desde'
Mistake: “Heredé el dinero desde mi abuelo.”
Correction: Heredé el dinero de mi abuelo. Use 'de' to show the origin of an inheritance, not 'desde' (which is for distance/time).
Other Meanings of “heredar”
“heredar” can also mean:
- receiving physical or personality traits from parents(B1)
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