El patrimonio
Example: El patrimonio cultural de la ciudad es muy importante.
Definition
"El patrimonio" refers to the heritage or legacy, especially cultural or historical, that is inherited from past generations and preserved for the benefit of present and future societies. It includes monuments, traditions, artifacts, and natural resources significant to a community or nation.
Etymology
The term "el patrimonio" comes from the Latin word 'patrimonium,' which means 'inheritance from a father' or 'family estate.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to represent the broader concept of cultural and historical heritage passed down through generations.
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"El patrimonio" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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