Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

hereditario

Adjective

/ˌherɪˈdɪtəri.oʊ/

Definition

Related to inheritance or hereditary traits passed down from parents to offspring.

Examples

El castillo es un bien hereditario en su familia.
Algunas enfermedades son hereditarias y pueden afectar a varias generaciones.
La presión sanguínea alta puede ser un problema hereditario.

Meaning

The term ‘hereditario’ refers to characteristics or conditions that are passed down through generations, often genetically inherited. It can pertain to diseases, physical traits, or privileges that are transmitted from one generation to the next.