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respecting customs

[rɪˈspɛktɪŋ ˈkʌstəmz]
verb phrase
respeitando costumes
1. honoring and following established social practices, traditions, or cultural norms
Respecting customs is important when visiting a new country.
Respeitar os costumes é importante ao visitar um novo país.
2. showing consideration for the accepted ways of behavior in a particular community or culture
They demonstrated their commitment by respecting customs during the ceremony.
Eles demonstraram seu compromisso respeitando os costumes durante a cerimônia.
Synonyms
honoring traditionsobserving customsadhering to cultural practicesupholding traditions
Antonyms
disrespecting customsignoring traditionsviolating cultural normsflouting customs

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
respeitando costumes
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
respeitar os usos e costumes
more formal alternative
Portugal
respeitando os costumes
similar to Brazilian Portuguese with formal alternatives

Related Idioms & Phrases

to respect someone's way of life
to honor tradition
to observe social conventions
to follow the rules of engagement
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