Usanza (en. Custom)

/usa̟nθa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Usual use of something in a community or society.
The custom of celebrating this holiday has been passed down from generation to generation.
La usanza de celebrar esta fiesta se ha transmitido de generación en generación.
Custom that has socially taken root.
I don’t understand the custom of eating so late in this culture.
No entiendo la usanza de comer tan tarde en esta cultura.
Common practice followed by a group.
The custom of having family gatherings in December is very normal.
La usanza de realizar reuniones familiares en diciembre es muy normal.

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'usantia', which means 'use'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the ancient manner
according to traditional customs.
a la usanza antigua
popular custom
practice or custom followed by the majority of people.
usanza popular
to follow the custom
to adopt or follow an established custom.
seguir la usanza

Related Words

custom
Practice or habit that repeats over time.
costumbre
tradition
Set of customs and beliefs passed down from generation to generation.
tradición
habit
Repeated behavior that is performed without thinking.
hábito

Slang Meanings

Custom of living a relaxed lifestyle.
The custom of not worrying about time is common among them.
La usanza de no preocuparse por el tiempo es común entre ellos.
Use of local or regional expressions.
His custom of speaking reflects his origin from that city.
Su usanza de hablar refleja su origen de esa ciudad.