Convencional (en. Conventional)

/konβenθio'nal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Related to convention or what is customary and accepted.
The style of this artist is more conventional than avant-garde.
El estilo de este artista es más convencional que vanguardista.
That does not present significant innovations or changes.
The party was very conventional, with no surprises or novelties.
La fiesta fue muy convencional, sin sorpresas ni novedades.
That adheres to traditional patterns.
His ideas are conventional and do not challenge the status quo.
Sus ideas son convencionales y no desafían el status quo.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'conventionalis', which refers to what is agreed upon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

conventional methodology
A method that follows widely accepted norms and procedures.
metodología convencional
conventional wisdom
Knowledge or beliefs generally accepted by society.
sabiduría convencional
conventional thinking
A way of thinking based on traditional and accepted ideas.
pensamiento convencional

Related Words

convention
Agreement or norm established among a group.
convención
conventionalism
Attitude or practice of following conventional norms.
convencionalismo

Slang Meanings

Something that follows social norms without questioning.
That decision is very conventional, it doesn't deviate from the expected.
Esa decisión es muy convencional, no se sale de lo esperado.
A person who sticks too closely to traditional styles.
He's so conventional that he never dares to try something new.
Es tan convencional que nunca se atreve a probar algo nuevo.