acervo vs patrimonio

Question

acervo vs patrimonio

both mean "heritage" in the dictionary.

What are the differences? are these regional, or are there other?

I heard patrimonio in Argentina, and Acervo in Spain

TIA

Answer 1

Usage of one word over the other is not really regional but idiomatic.

Acervo cultural (Cultural heritage, knowledge, acumen)

Patrimonio nacional (National patrimony or historic landmark, etc.)

I hope this helps.

hmmm....I'm confused now. In this article http://www.pagina12.com.ar/diario/ultimas/20-132657-2009-09-30.html patrimonio is being used as a cultural heritage? which is how you used acervo... Do you have more examples? - brickster3072, Jun 19, 2013

Answer 2

Both words are from Latin, and acervo is the more general term, while patrimonio was legal in origin and connected with inheritance. What francobollo says above is also reflected in the etymology: http://etimologias.dechile.net/?acervo

Answer 3

Mater certa, pater incertus*

*[ forma corta].

Answer 4

In Spain I have only heard patrimonio. I've seen it referring to ''valores espirituales ' as well as to physical landmarks.

But note, I'm only a learner and may not have noticed ' acervo' if it was used.

I always find it amusing that we have ' lengua materna' , it shows who does the talking.

Answer 5

As a matter of fact, even in English to speak of a "cultural inheritance" is an extension of the Latin terms into more general figures. Traditio--handing down--was the term the Romans used for "cultural" and other general "inheritances"--to wit, what one is only figuratively "heir" to.

Answer 6

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