Spanish word

tradicional

Pronunciation

IPA/tɾaðiθjoˈnal/

Meaning

  • adjectivetraditional

Example

En este pueblo se celebra una fiesta tradicional cada año.

This town celebrates a traditional festival every year.

Illustration for tradicional (traditional)

More examples

Probé la comida tradicional del pueblo y me gustó mucho.

I tried the town's traditional food and liked it very much.

Core concept

A custom handed down across generations.

Common phrases

  • fiesta tradicional

    traditional festival

  • comida tradicional

    traditional food

  • música tradicional

    traditional music

Similar words

típico: Characteristic style commonly seen in a specific place, group, or region.
clásico: Established style long regarded as a standard or exemplary model.
popular: Widespread practice or taste supported and accepted by many people.
convencional: Practice carried out according to established social rules or usual conventions.

Definition in Spanish

Que pertenece o se relaciona con costumbres y usos transmitidos de generación en generación dentro de una comunidad.

Word origin

From Latin traditio 'a handing over' (from tradere 'to hand over'), tradicional names practices passed down within a community.

Usage tips

  • Adjective normally follows the noun in Spanish (fiesta tradicional) and when applied to people or ideas it can suggest 'conservative' rather than just 'longstanding'.

Other meanings

  • conventionaladjective
  • old-fashionedadjective
  • customaryadjective

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