Spanish Conversation · Level 8
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Spanish word
cultural
Pronunciation
IPA/kultuˈɾal/
Meaning
- adjectivecultural
Example
Los cambios culturales afectan a la sociedad.
Cultural changes affect society.
More examples
Asistí a un evento cultural en la ciudad.
I attended a cultural event in the city.
Core concept
Features of communal life expressed in customs, arts, beliefs, and institutions.
Common phrases
evento cultural
cultural event
actividad cultural
cultural activity
Similar words
tradicional: Pertaining to customs, styles, or practices passed down through generations.
regional: Characteristic of the customs or features of a particular geographic region.
local: Existing in or originating from a specific town or small community.
Definition in Spanish
Que pertenece o se relaciona con la cultura, las costumbres, las artes y las manifestaciones propias de un grupo humano.
Word origin
Derived from Spanish cultura plus -al, with cultura from Latin cultura meaning 'cultivation' or 'care', forming an adjective that marks relation to cultural life.
Usage tips
- Spanish cultural is not the equivalent of English 'cultured' (well educated or refined); that idea is expressed by culto or refinado in Spanish.