El antepasado
Example: Mi antepasado luchó en la guerra hace muchos años.
Definition
"El antepasado" refers to a person from whom one is descended, typically a relative from several generations ago. It indicates an ancestor who lived long before the present generation, often known for their historical or familial significance.
Etymology
The term "el antepasado" comes from the Spanish words 'ante,' meaning 'before,' and 'pasado,' meaning 'passed' or 'past.' Combined, they literally mean 'one who passed before.' This word highlights the idea of a forebear or predecessor in a family line.
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"El antepasado" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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