Cultural (en. Cultural)

/kul.tu.'ral/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Pertaining to the culture of a society.
Education plays a fundamental cultural role in the development of a nation.
La educación juega un papel cultural fundamental en el desarrollo de una nación.
Belonging to or characteristic of a culture.
Cultural festivals are important for the community's identity.
Los festivales culturales son importantes para la identidad de la comunidad.
Related to customs, practices, and artistic expressions.
Cultural exchange enriches our lives.
El intercambio cultural enriquece nuestras vidas.

Etymology

From the Latin 'culturalis', related to 'cultura'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cultural shock
Situation in which two different cultures meet and generate conflicts.
choque cultural
cultural heritage
Set of goods and traditions belonging to a culture.
patrimonio cultural
cultural diversity
Variety of cultures that coexist in the same space.
diversidad cultural

Related Words

culture
Set of knowledge, traditions, and values of a social group.
cultura
arts
Creative and aesthetic expressions that are part of a culture.
artes
customs
Common practices and habits in a society.
costumbres

Slang Meanings

Term used to describe artistic activities.
The festival was very cultural, filled with music and art.
El festival fue muy cultural, lleno de música y arte.
Referring to someone who has knowledge of various cultures.
He is a very cultural person, always talking about his travels.
Es una persona muy cultural, siempre habla de sus viajes.