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respecting custom
[rɪˈspektɪŋ ˈkʌstəm]
verb phrase / gerund
respeitando o costume
1.
honoring or adhering to traditional practices or established social conventions
Respecting custom, the family gathered for dinner every Sunday.
Respeitando o costume, a família se reunia para jantar todos os domingos.
2.
showing deference to cultural or social traditions
While respecting custom, they adapted the wedding ceremony for modern times.
Respeitando o costume, adaptaram a cerimônia de casamento para os tempos modernos.
Synonyms
honoring tradition
following convention
observing tradition
upholding custom
abiding by tradition
Antonyms
disregarding custom
flouting tradition
breaking convention
violating custom
defying tradition
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
respeitando o costume
standard usage
Portugal
respeitando o costume
standard usage, sometimes 'observando o costume'
São Paulo
respeitando o costume
common in formal contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
in keeping with custom
time-honored tradition
customs and traditions
cultural convention
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