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ancestral tradition

[/ænˈsɛstrəl trəˈdɪʃən/]
nounpl: ancestral traditions
tradição ancestral
1. A custom, belief, or practice passed down through generations within a family or cultural group, originating from ancestors
The ancestral tradition of gathering on holidays has been maintained for over a century.
A tradição ancestral de se reunir nos feriados tem sido mantida por mais de um século.
2. Cultural heritage or inherited customs that reflect the values and practices of one's forebears
She honored her family's ancestral traditions by learning the traditional dances.
Ela honrou as tradições ancestrais de sua família ao aprender os danças tradicionais.
Synonyms
family traditioninherited customancestral practicecultural heritagetime-honored tradition
Antonyms
modern innovationcontemporary practicenew trendbreaking with tradition

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tradição ancestral
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tradição de avô
More colloquial, literal 'grandfather's tradition'
São Paulo
herança cultural ancestral
More formal, emphasizing cultural inheritance
Portugal
tradição ancestral
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep tradition alive
pass down traditions
rooted in tradition
break with tradition
honor one's ancestors
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