Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

herdeiro

Noun

er-day-roo

Definition

A person who inherits or is entitled to inherit the property, money, or title of another, typically after their death.

Examples

The herdeiro of the estate received a large inheritance.
As the only herdeiro, she felt the weight of her family’s legacy on her shoulders.
The title passed to the herdeiro after the old king’s death.

Meaning

In the context of inheritance, a herdeiro is someone who receives assets or rights from a deceased individual, such as a family member, and is often responsible for continuing the legacy of the deceased.