English–Spanish
“descendant” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/desθenˈdjente/
Example
Mi abuela era descendiente de europeos.
My grandmother was a descendant of Europeans.
How to say “descendant” in Spanish
“Descendant” in Spanish is descendiente.
Individual who occupies a generation below a common ancestor.
Example sentences with descendiente
Soy descendiente directo de un inmigrante.
I am a direct descendant of an immigrant.
Tips for using descendiente
- When clarity is needed, prefer descendiente directo or hijo or hija to indicate a direct descendant rather than a more distant one.