El antepasado
Example: Mis antepasados vivieron en este pueblo hace siglos.
Definition
"El antepasado" refers to a person from whom one is descended, typically a family member who lived in previous generations. It is commonly used to describe ancestors who lived long ago, such as grandparents or more distant forebears.
Etymology
The word "el antepasado" comes from the Spanish prefix 'ante-' meaning 'before' and the verb 'pasar' meaning 'to pass.' Together, it literally means 'one who has passed before,' referring to ancestors who lived prior to the current generation.
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"El antepasado" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B2) - set 1", containing 111 commonly used words.
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