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custom

/ˈkʌs.təm/

A custom is a traditional way of behaving or doing something that is specific to a particular society, place, or time. In a family context, it refers to a practice or activity that members regularly do together, often passed down through generations.

Ejemplos

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It is a family custom to eat pancakes every Sunday morning.

It is a family custom to eat pancakes every Sunday morning.

2

The host explained the local custom of removing shoes before entering the house.

The host explained the local custom of removing shoes before entering the house.

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My family has this weird custom where we wear silly hats on birthdays.

My family has this weird custom where we wear silly hats on birthdays.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
custom
Verb
customize
Adverbio
customarily
Adjetivo
customary
Relacionado
customer
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Truco para recordar

Custom starts with 'C' like 'Culture'. It's what people in a Culture do.

Quiz rápido

It is a family ____ to open one gift on the night before Christmas.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: custom

Ejemplos

1

It is a family custom to eat pancakes every Sunday morning.

everyday

It is a family custom to eat pancakes every Sunday morning.

2

The host explained the local custom of removing shoes before entering the house.

formal

The host explained the local custom of removing shoes before entering the house.

3

My family has this weird custom where we wear silly hats on birthdays.

informal

My family has this weird custom where we wear silly hats on birthdays.

4

The sociological study examines how various customs maintain community bonds.

academic

The sociological study examines how various customs maintain community bonds.

5

When working abroad, it is vital to respect the business customs of the host country.

business

When working abroad, it is vital to respect the business customs of the host country.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
custom
Verb
customize
Adverbio
customarily
Adjetivo
customary
Relacionado
customer

Colocaciones comunes

local custom a tradition in a specific area
family custom a tradition within a family
follow a custom to do what the tradition says
ancient custom a very old tradition
social custom a tradition in society

Frases Comunes

as is the custom

following the usual tradition

old custom

a long-standing tradition

customary practice

something normally done

Se confunde a menudo con

custom vs costume

A 'custom' is a tradition or behavior, while a 'costume' is a set of clothes worn for a party or play.

custom vs habit

A 'habit' is usually a personal routine, whereas a 'custom' is shared by a group or culture.

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Notas de uso

Use 'custom' when describing something that a group of people (like a family or a nation) does together as part of their identity. It is more formal than 'habit'.

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Errores comunes

Learners often misspell the word as 'costume' or use it to mean 'habit'. Remember that customs are usually social, not just individual.

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Truco para recordar

Custom starts with 'C' like 'Culture'. It's what people in a Culture do.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Old French word 'costume', meaning habit, practice, or usage.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun: one custom, two customs Often used with the definite article: 'the custom of...' Commonly followed by 'to' + verb: 'the custom to celebrate...'
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Contexto cultural

Family customs vary significantly across the globe, from specific holiday meals to unique ways of greeting elders.

Quiz rápido

It is a family ____ to open one gift on the night before Christmas.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: custom

Más palabras de Family

father

A1

A father is a male parent of a child. This term describes both the biological relationship and the social role of a man who raises and cares for his children.

dad

A1

An informal and affectionate name for a father, used primarily by children or within a family context. It refers to a male parent who provides care and support for his offspring.

mother

A1

A female parent who has given birth to or raised a child. It is also used more broadly to describe a woman who provides care, protection, and support to another person.

son

A1

A male child or man in relation to his parents. It is a fundamental kinship term used to describe a direct male descendant in a family.

child

A1

A young human being below the age of puberty or the legal age of majority. It can also refer to a son or daughter of any age in relation to their parents.

sister

A1

A sister is a girl or woman who shares the same parents as another person. It can also refer to a woman who shares one parent or someone who is very close like a family member.

twin

A1

A twin is one of two children born at the same time to the same mother. It can also refer to one of two things that are exactly the same or very similar.

baby

A1

A baby is a very young human being, typically from birth until they start to walk. It is a general term for an infant who requires complete care and attention from adults.

toddler

A1

A young child who is just beginning to walk, typically between the ages of one and three. This term describes the developmental stage between infancy and the start of preschool.

adult

A1

A person who is fully grown and developed, typically someone who is 18 years of age or older. It is used to distinguish a mature individual from a child or a teenager.

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