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observing traditions

[/əbˈzɜrvɪŋ trəˈdɪʃənz/]
verb phrase
observar tradições
1. The act of following, practicing, or adhering to established customs, rituals, or cultural practices passed down through generations
The family is observing traditions by gathering for dinner every Sunday.
A família está observando tradições ao se reunir para jantar todos os domingos.
2. Respecting and maintaining cultural or religious customs and rituals
They are observing traditions during the holiday season.
Eles estão observando tradições durante a época festiva.
Synonyms
following customspracticing traditionsupholding customsmaintaining practiceshonoring traditions
Antonyms
breaking traditionsabandoning customsignoring traditionsdisregarding practices

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
observar tradições
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
observar tradições
Standard usage with local cultural emphasis
São Paulo
observar tradições
Common in both urban and formal contexts
Portugal
observar tradições
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

keep the tradition alive
carry on traditions
respect the old ways
honor one's heritage
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