What is the Spanish word for "ancestor"?

Learn how to say "ancestor" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

ancestor

Spanish

antepasado

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Alternative translations of "ancestor"

ancestro

Examples of how to use "ancestor" in Spanish

English
My ancestor came from Ireland.
Spanish
Mi antepasado vino de Irlanda.
English
My ancestor lived in this village long ago.
Spanish
Mi antepasado vivió en este pueblo hace mucho tiempo.
English
She believes an ancestor taught her cooking.
Spanish
Ella cree que un antepasado le enseñó a cocinar.
English
We visited the grave of our ancestor yesterday.
Spanish
Visitamos la tumba de nuestro antepasado ayer.
English
An ancestor's story inspired his great-grandchildren.
Spanish
La historia de un antepasado inspiró a sus bisnietos.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "ancestor" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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