ancestro
/anˈθestɾo/
ancestor
Mis ancestros vinieron de España.
My ancestors came from Spain.
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.
Often used in historical or genealogical contexts.
Collocations
árbol genealógico de ancestrosfamily tree of ancestorstradiciones de ancestrosancestral traditions
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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
rootDiccionario Español-Inglés