birthright

• Substantivo que designa o direito, privilégio ou herança a que uma pessoa tem direito desde o nascimento, frequentemente em razão de pertencer a uma determinada família, nação ou grupo social.

A noun referring to a right, privilege, or inheritance that a person is entitled to from birth, often by virtue of being born into a particular family, nation, or social group.

1. Inherent right or privilegeB2formal

   A right or privilege that a person is entitled to from the moment of birth, often due to citizenship, family, or humanity.

   Direito de nascimento

   • Freedom of speech is considered a birthright in many democracies.
   • Access to clean water should be every child's birthright.
   • He believed that education was a birthright, not a luxury.

   Sinônimosdueentitlementheritageinheritancepatrimonyprerogativeprivilegeright

2. Inheritance by birthB2formal

   Property, title, or wealth that passes to a person by virtue of being born into a particular family, especially through primogeniture.

   Direito de nascimento

   • The eldest son claimed the estate as his birthright.
   • In some cultures, the throne is a birthright passed down through generations.
   • She renounced her birthright to live a simple life.

   Sinônimosbequestheritageinheritancelegacypatrimony

3. Inherited personal traitsC1formal

   Characteristics, talents, or qualities that are believed to be inherited or innate from birth.

   Qualidades inatas

   • Her musical talent seemed to be a birthright from her family of musicians.
   • He considered his quick wit a birthright from his father.
   • The artist's creativity was a birthright, evident from early childhood.

   Sinônimosheritageinheritance