legatee

• Persona que recibe una herencia o un bien legado en un testamento, especialmente en virtud de un legado específico.

A person who receives a legacy or inheritance through a will.

1. Recipient of a legacyC1formal

   A person who receives something, such as property or money, through a will or legal inheritance.

   Legatario

   • The legatee was surprised by the generous bequest from her uncle.
   • According to the will, the eldest son was the primary legatee.
   • The lawyer informed the legatee about the terms of the inheritance.

   Sinónimosbeneficiarydeviseeheirinheritorrecipient