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ancestors

/ˈæn.sɛs.təz/ /ˈæn.sɛs.tɚz/

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noun

Antepasados, ancestros

One from whom a person is descended, whether on the father's or mother's side, at any distance of time; a progenitor; a forefather.

Examples :

"My ancestors came from Ireland during the potato famine. "

Mis antepasados vinieron de Irlanda durante la hambruna de la patata.

family history person human

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noun

Antepasados, ancestros

An earlier type; a progenitor

Examples :

"This fossil animal is regarded as the ancestor of the horse."

Este animal fósil es considerado el ancestro del caballo.

family history person

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noun

Antepasados

One from whom an estate has descended;—the correlative of heir.

Examples :

"My ancestors owned this land for generations before passing it down to me. "

Mis antepasados fueron dueños de esta tierra durante generaciones antes de pasarla a mí.

family history property

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noun

Antepasados

One who had the same role or function in former times.

Examples :

""Modern doctors use advanced technology, but their ancestors, like ancient healers, also tried to cure illnesses with the knowledge they had." "

Los médicos modernos utilizan tecnología avanzada, pero sus antepasados, como los antiguos curanderos, también intentaron curar enfermedades con el conocimiento que tenían.

family history person past

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noun

Antepasados

A word or phrase which serves as the origin of a term in another language.

Examples :

"The Latin word "aqua," meaning water, is one of the ancestors of the English word "aquatic." "

La palabra latina "aqua", que significa agua, es uno de los antepasados de la palabra inglesa "aquatic".

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verb

Ser antepasado de

To be an ancestor of.

Examples :

"My great-grandmother ancestors me; she lived before me and is part of my family history. "

Mi bisabuela es mi antepasada; ella vivió antes que yo y es parte de la historia de mi familia.