ancestro
/anˈθestɾo/noun★Intermediate
general
A person from whom one is descended, especially one more remote than a grandparent.
La historia de mis ancestros es fascinante.
The history of my ancestors is fascinating.
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Often used in historical or genealogical contexts.
Collocations
árbol genealógico de ancestrosfamily tree of ancestorstradiciones de ancestrosancestral traditions
Synonyms
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Related Phrases
volver a los ancestrosphrase
to go back to one's ancestors
💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
'Ancestro' is more formal than 'antepasado'. Use 'antepasado' in everyday conversation.
⚡Gold Rule
Gender Agreement
'Ancestro' is masculine, but it can refer to both male and female ancestors.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'antecessor' (predecessor), via Old French 'ancestre'.
📝Usage Notes
In Spanish, 'ancestro' is more commonly used in formal or historical contexts, while 'antepasado' is more general.
Word Breakdown
ante-
before
prefix-cestro
related to succession or lineage
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