B1NounFeminine
l' eredità
inheritance / heritage
/eh-reh-dee-TAH/
Plural: eredità
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What does ‘eredità’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Ha ricevuto un'eredità dalla nonna.
She received an inheritance from her grandmother.
L'eredità culturale dell'Italia è immensa.
Italy's cultural heritage is immense.
About This Word
Italian inheritance law includes 'quota legittima' — a reserved share that must go to close family members (spouse, children). You cannot disinherit close relatives entirely.
Related Words
testamentopatrimonioerede