This is the 9667th most frequent Spanish word.
ascendencia
"Ascendencia" means ancestry or lineage.
In this sentence, 'ascendencia' is used to indicate one's ancestral origin or heritage.
Ella tiene ascendencia italiana.
She has Italian ancestry.
Here, 'ascendencia' is employed to convey influence or dominance of ideas or concepts.
La teoría muestra una clara ascendencia de las ideas del filósofo.
The theory shows a clear influence from the philosopher's ideas.
In this context, 'ascendencia' refers to the action or state of rising or gaining prominence.