Tradicional (en. Traditional)

/tɾaðiθio'nal/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Pertaining to tradition or based on it.
The traditional music of our country is very rich in rhythms.
La música tradicional de nuestro país es muy rica en ritmos.
That is transmitted from generation to generation.
Traditional festivities are part of our cultural heritage.
Las festividades tradicionales son parte de nuestra herencia cultural.
One that remains unchanged over time.
The traditional dress of the region has been preserved for centuries.
El vestido tradicional de la región se conserva desde hace siglos.
That respects or maintains old customs.
The restaurant offers dishes from traditional cuisine.
El restaurante ofrece platos de la cocina tradicional.
Part of an established tradition.
Traditional dance is taught in all the schools in the area.
El baile tradicional se enseña en todas las escuelas de la zona.

Etymology

From Latin 'tradicionalis', which means 'pertaining to tradition'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

oral tradition
Method of transmitting knowledge through speech.
tradición oral
traditional culture
Set of customs, beliefs, and artistic expressions that have been maintained over time.
cultura tradicional
traditional cuisine
Type of cuisine that uses recipes and preparation techniques that have been passed down through generations.
cocina tradicional

Related Words

tradition
Set of customs and practices that are transmitted from one generation to another.
tradición
custom
Practice or habit that is repeated in a community.
costumbre
heritage
Set of assets, cultural or otherwise, that are transmitted from one generation to another.
patrimonio

Slang Meanings

Something that is done in a deep-rooted and almost automatic way.
It is a tradition that every year we celebrate the party together.
Es una tradición que todos los años celebremos la fiesta juntos.
Refers to something that is typical and known by everyone in a group.
Your outfit is so traditional, perfect for the occasion.
Tu atuendo es tan tradicional, perfecto para la ocasión.