Spanish word

patrimonial

Pronunciation

IPA/patɾimoˈnjal/

Meaning

  • adjectiveproperty-related

Example

Los bienes patrimoniales necesitan protección.

Property-related assets need protection.

Illustration for patrimonial (property-related)

More examples

¿Has visitado algún sitio patrimonial durante tus viajes?

Have you visited any historic sites during your travels?

Core concept

A person's legally defined estate of assets and rights.

Common phrases

  • sitio patrimonial

    historic site

  • barrio patrimonial

    historic district

Similar words

económico: Concerns the economy and money matters such as production, markets, and growth.
financiero: Concerns financial operations like banking, funding, accounts, and cash management.
legal: Concerns legal rules, rights, obligations, and judicial or administrative procedures.
cultural: Concerns cultural heritage, traditions, arts, and shared social practices.

Definition in Spanish

Que tiene relación con los bienes o derechos considerados como patrimonio de una persona, entidad o comunidad, sobre todo en contextos legales o administrativos.

Word origin

From Latin patrimonium 'inheritance, estate' (patri- 'father'), adopted into Spanish to refer to the assets or rights regarded as a person's, entity's, or community's patrimony.

Usage tips

  • A formal legal-administrative adjective commonly used in documents and reports rather than in casual conversation.

Other meanings

  • heritageadjective

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