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patrimonio

Did you know? This word is a cognate — it looks similar in English and has the same meaning. Cognates are usually easier to remember!
masculine

el patrimonio

heritage

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patrimonio
/el patɾiˈmonjo/
← masculine feminine →

¿Cómo se dice patrimonio en español?

AFI
/el patɾiˈmonjo/

How do you pronounce patrimonio in español?

patrimonio is pronounced /el patɾiˈmonjo/ in español.

Frases de ejemplo

El patrimonio histórico español es muy importante y debe ser protegido cuidadosamente.

The Spanish historical heritage is very important and must be protected carefully.

El patrimonio cultural de nuestro país es invaluable porque contiene tesoros antiguos y únicos.

Our country's cultural heritage is invaluable because it contains ancient and unique treasures.

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¿Por qué es masculine?

Patrimonio is masculine because it derives from Latin "patrimonium," which combined "pater" (father) and the suffix "-monium" (a noun-forming element), literally meaning "what comes from the father" or paternal inheritance. In Latin, "patrimonium" was a neuter noun, but when Romance languages evolved from Latin, many neuter nouns shifted to masculine gender. Spanish inherited "patrimonio" as masculine, following the general pattern of Latin neuter nouns becoming masculine in Spanish and other Romance languages.

¿Cómo se dice heritage en español?

En español, heritage se dice el patrimonio — masculine.

Practica con Accord

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