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be traditional

[/biː trəˈdɪʃənəl/]
verb phrase
ser tradicional
1. to follow or adhere to established customs, practices, or beliefs that have been passed down through generations
This family tends to be traditional in their approach to holidays.
Esta família tende a ser tradicional em sua abordagem aos feriados.
2. to maintain conventional or orthodox methods rather than adopting modern alternatives
The restaurant chooses to be traditional by using only handmade pasta.
O restaurante escolhe ser tradicional usando apenas massa feita à mão.
3. to embody or represent long-established cultural or social values
They want their wedding to be traditional with a formal ceremony.
Eles querem que seu casamento seja tradicional com uma cerimônia formal.
Synonyms
be conventionalbe orthodoxbe conservativefollow custom
Antonyms
be modernbe innovativebe contemporarybe unconventional

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ser tradicional
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ser tradicional
common in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
ser tradicional
used in business and cultural discussions
Portugal
ser tradicional
emphasizes heritage and cultural continuity

Related Idioms & Phrases

stick to tradition
keep it old school
follow in one's footsteps
go by the book
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