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ascendants

/əˈsɛndənts/ /əˈsɛndəns/

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noun

Dominio, superioridad

Being in control; superiority, or commanding influence; ascendency.

Examples :

"One man has the ascendant over another."

Un hombre tiene dominio sobre otro.

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Antepasado

An ancestor (antonym of descendant)

Examples :

""She researched her family tree and discovered that her ascendants were farmers who immigrated from Ireland." "

Ella investigó su árbol genealógico y descubrió que sus antepasados eran agricultores que inmigraron de Irlanda.

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Heredero, sucesor

(usu. followed by to) A royal heir assuming (a place of power)

Examples :

"As the king aged, the princes became the clear ascendants to the throne. "

A medida que el rey envejecía, los príncipes se convirtieron en los claros sucesores al trono.

royal politics government position family

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Ascenso, altura, elevación

Ascent; height; elevation.

Examples :

"The mountain climber meticulously marked the challenging ascendants on the map, noting areas with steep inclines and potential dangers. "

El alpinista marcó meticulosamente los ascensos desafiantes en el mapa, señalando áreas con pendientes pronunciadas y peligros potenciales.

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Ascendente, horóscopo

The horoscope, or that degree of the ecliptic which rises above the horizon at the moment of one's birth; supposed to have a commanding influence on a person's life and fortune.

Examples :

"The astrologer claimed that Leo ascendants tend to be natural leaders, often taking charge in group projects at school. "

El astrólogo afirmó que los ascendentes en Leo tienden a ser líderes naturales, a menudo tomando la iniciativa en proyectos grupales en la escuela.

astrology astronomy mythology religion