mayorazgo

el mayorazgo(
mah
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yoh
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rahs
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goh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. primogeniture
Se abolió el mayorazgo y la princesa se pudo convertir en la reina.The princess was able to become queen with the abolition of primogeniture.
a. entailed estate
La cabaña de verano estaba incluida en el mayorazgo pero Alberto decidió cederla a su hermana.The vacation cabin was part of the entailed estate, but Alberto decided to transfer it to his sister.
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