Tradiciones (en. Traditions)
/tran.di'si.o.nes/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Inherited customs and cultural practices.
Our family traditions are celebrated every year.
Las tradiciones de nuestra familia se celebran cada año.
A set of values and beliefs that persist over time.
The Christmas traditions are very important to many.
Las tradiciones de la Navidad son muy importantes para muchos.
Knowledge that is transmitted orally or ceremonially.
Indigenous traditions are a vital part of their culture.
Las tradiciones indígenas son una parte vital de su cultura.
Etymology
From Latin 'traditio', meaning 'delivery, transmission'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
maintain traditions
To preserve customs and cultural practices.
mantener tradiciones
break traditions
To stop following established habits or customs.
romper tradiciones
celebrate traditions
To participate in festivities based on cultural customs.
celebrar tradiciones
Related Words
culture
A set of knowledge, beliefs, and customs of a social group.
cultura
folklore
A collection of cultural manifestations and popular traditions.
folclore
heritage
Cultural legacy that is passed down from generation to generation.
heritage
Slang Meanings
Traditional lifestyle
That party is very 'tradis', as we say in our neighborhood.
Esa fiesta es muy 'tradis', como decimos en nuestro barrio.
To do what is customary
We're going to do the 'usual', we can't break traditions.
Vamos a hacer lo 'de siempre', no podemos romper tradis.