Spanish word

patrimonio

Pronunciation

IPA/patɾiˈmonjo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounheritage

Example

Este edificio es parte del patrimonio de la ciudad.

This building is part of the city's heritage.

Illustration for patrimonio (heritage)

More examples

Hay que declarar el patrimonio en la declaración de impuestos.

You must declare assets on the tax return.

Core concept

Bundle of property, rights, and cultural values.

Common phrases

  • el patrimonio de la ciudad

    the heritage of the city

  • valorar el patrimonio

    value the heritage

Similar words

legado: Creative or intellectual works and ideas left by predecessors and valued over time.
herencia: Assets or legal claims passed down within a family, like money, land, or titles.
monumento: Publicly significant structure or work of art intentionally preserved for history.
bien: Specific owned thing or property, whether a physical object or an asset.

Definition in Spanish

Conjunto de bienes, derechos y valores, tanto materiales como culturales, que pertenecen o se transmiten a una persona, familia, institución o comunidad.

Word origin

Derived from Latin patrimonium, literally 'the father's estate' (pater 'father'), which came to mean the property and cultural goods belonging to an individual, family, or community.

Usage tips

  • In legal or accounting contexts translate as 'assets' or 'estate', while in cultural contexts 'heritage' or 'cultural heritage' is more natural for English speakers.

Other meanings

  • assetnoun

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