A2 adjective Neutral #458 más común

traditional

/trəˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/

Following or belonging to the customs and beliefs that have been part of a group of people or a society for a long time. It describes practices that are done in the same way they have been done in the past rather than using new or modern methods.

Ejemplos

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We usually have a traditional family dinner every Sunday night.

We usually have a traditional family dinner every Sunday night.

2

The graduation ceremony followed the traditional academic protocol.

The graduation ceremony followed the traditional academic protocol.

3

I still prefer traditional pizza toppings like pepperoni and cheese.

I still prefer traditional pizza toppings like pepperoni and cheese.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
tradition
Adverbio
traditionally
Adjetivo
traditional
Relacionado
traditionalist
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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'TRAD' in traditional as a 'TRADE' of ideas from parents to children over many years.

Quiz rápido

In my family, it is ______ to open one present on Christmas Eve.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: traditional

Ejemplos

1

We usually have a traditional family dinner every Sunday night.

everyday

We usually have a traditional family dinner every Sunday night.

2

The graduation ceremony followed the traditional academic protocol.

formal

The graduation ceremony followed the traditional academic protocol.

3

I still prefer traditional pizza toppings like pepperoni and cheese.

informal

I still prefer traditional pizza toppings like pepperoni and cheese.

4

The study compares traditional teaching methods with modern digital approaches.

academic

The study compares traditional teaching methods with modern digital approaches.

5

The company maintains a traditional hierarchical structure for its management.

business

The company maintains a traditional hierarchical structure for its management.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
tradition
Adverbio
traditionally
Adjetivo
traditional
Relacionado
traditionalist

Colocaciones comunes

traditional values traditional values
traditional music traditional music
traditional medicine traditional medicine
traditional wedding traditional wedding
traditional role traditional role

Frases Comunes

traditional crafts

traditional crafts

traditional healer

traditional healer

traditional attire

traditional attire

Se confunde a menudo con

traditional vs Conventional

Conventional refers to what is standard or generally accepted as normal, while traditional specifically implies a link to the past and heritage.

traditional vs Classical

Classical usually refers to high art or historical periods (like Ancient Greece or 18th-century music), whereas traditional refers to folk customs passed down through generations.

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Notas de uso

Use 'traditional' to describe things that have staying power from the past. It often carries a positive connotation of respect for history, though in technology contexts, it might imply being outdated.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use the noun 'tradition' when they need the adjective. For example, they might say 'this is a tradition food' instead of 'this is a traditional food.'

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Truco para recordar

Think of the 'TRAD' in traditional as a 'TRADE' of ideas from parents to children over many years.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin 'traditio', which means 'a handing over' or 'delivery' of information and customs.

Patrones gramaticales

Attributive use (placed before a noun): 'traditional dance' Predicative use (following a linking verb): 'The ceremony was very traditional.' It is traditional + (for someone) + to-infinitive
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, traditional clothing is worn primarily during festivals, weddings, or religious holidays to signify cultural identity.

Quiz rápido

In my family, it is ______ to open one present on Christmas Eve.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: traditional

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continue

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set

A1

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learn

A1

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lead

A1

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understand

A1

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follow

A1

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