Spanish Conversation · Level 112
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Spanish word
desheredar
Pronunciation
IPA/deseɾeˈðaɾ/
Meaning
- verbdisinherit
Example
Si no respeta las reglas, lo pueden desheredar.
If he doesn't follow the rules, they can disinherit him.
More examples
El testamento permite desheredar a un hijo por maltrato.
The will allows one to disinherit a son for abuse.
Core concept
A will with a blank space where an heir's name should be.
Common phrases
desheredar a alguien
disinherit someone
desheredar a su hijo
disinherit one's son
Similar words
heredar: Receives property or rights left by a deceased person.
renunciar: Formally gives up the legal right to inherit from an estate.
aceptar: Formally accepts an inheritance from an estate.
excluir: Keeps a person or thing out of a group, list, or range.
Definition in Spanish
Excluir a alguien de la sucesión privándole del derecho hereditario, normalmente por disposición testamentaria.
Word origin
Formed from the privative des- plus heredar, from Latin heredare 'to make heir', hence 'to deprive someone of inheritance rights'.
Usage tips
- Used with a direct object as desheredar a alguien rather than reflexively, so Spanish typically names the person being excluded.
Other meanings
- disownverb
Opposites
- heredarinheritverb
- legarbequeathverb
Related words
- desheredadodisinheritedadjective
- desheredacióndisinheritancenoun