Tradición (en. Tradition)

/tradisiˈon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A set of cultural practices that are transmitted over time.

The Christmas tradition in my family includes a special dinner.

La tradición navideña en mi familia incluye una cena especial.

A belief or custom that has been maintained in a community.

In my village, the tradition of the Fair has been celebrated for centuries.

En mi pueblo, la tradición de la Feria se celebra desde hace siglos.

Transmission of a cultural legacy from one generation to another.

It is important to preserve the oral tradition of our ancestors.

Es importante preservar la tradición oral de nuestros antepasados.

It derives from the Latin 'traditio', which means delivery or transmission.

family tradition

A set of practices that have been maintained within a family.

tradición familiar

to break the tradition

To stop complying with an established custom.

romper la tradición

oral tradition

Transmission of stories and customs verbally.

tradición oral

culture

A set of knowledge, customs, and ways of life of a human group.

cultura

custom

A habitual practice that is maintained in a community.

costumbre

ritual

A set of acts performed according to a tradition.

ritual

Family tradition that is followed unquestioningly.

We always do the same thing on New Year's, it's a tradition that cannot be broken.

Siempre hacemos lo mismo en Año Nuevo, es una tradición que no se puede romper.

Use of customs in an outdated or anachronistic way.

Some say that the way to celebrate Christmas is a ridiculous tradition nowadays.

Algunos dicen que la manera de festejar la Navidad es una tradición ridícula hoy en día.