heredados

Heredados is a Spanish term meaning inherited or hereditary. Used as an adjective and, less commonly, as a noun, it appears in scientific, legal, and everyday language to describe things that originate from ancestors or predecessors and are transmitted across generations.

In biology and genetics, the concept of heredados pertains to traits that are passed from parents to offspring through genetic material. These inherited characteristics can follow patterns described by Mendelian inheritance, polygenic traits, or non-Mendelian mechanisms such as mitochondrial inheritance or epigenetic effects.

In legal contexts, the phrase is used to refer to assets and rights that pass from deceased persons to heirs. In civil-law jurisdictions, such as Spain and many Latin American countries, the term often appears in discussions of estate planning and inheritance procedures.

Social and cultural usage describes how certain duties, titles, or fortunes have been historically transmitted within families, creating long-standing practices and disparities. The idea of inherited status or privilege is a common topic in sociology and anthropology.

Heredados is related to terms such as heredity and inheritance, which focus on the passing of traits, rights, and property across generations.