Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
herencia
inheritance
inherit
to inherit
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-encia
noun suffix
Herencia means inheritance and can be thought of as related to the English verb inherit0 with the noun suffix1 -encia1.
noun
  1. inheritance
    Property or money received from someone after their death
    Recibió una gran herencia de su abuelo. // He received a large inheritance from his grandfather.