respecting tradition
[rɪˈspɛktɪŋ trəˈdɪʃən]
verb phrase / gerund
respeitando a tradição
1. honoring or showing deference to established customs, beliefs, or practices passed down through generations
Respecting tradition, the family gathered for their annual holiday dinner.
Respeitando a tradição, a família se reuniu para seu jantar de feriado anual.
2. maintaining reverence for cultural or religious practices without necessarily abandoning modernity
She believed in respecting tradition while embracing new opportunities.
Ela acreditava em respeitar a tradição enquanto abraçava novas oportunidades.
3. upholding conventional social norms or historical practices
The community continued respecting tradition by celebrating their ancestral festivals.
A comunidade continuou respeitando a tradição celebrando seus festivais ancestrais.
In Brazilian culture, respecting tradition is deeply valued, particularly regarding family gatherings, religious observances, and celebrations like Carnival. It reflects a balance between modernization and cultural identity. In the USA, the phrase often appears in discussions of multiculturalism, immigrant communities maintaining their heritage, and religious observances. Both cultures recognize the tension between respecting tradition and embracing progress.
Related Idioms & Phrases
keeping the old ways alive
holding true to one's roots
carrying on the torch
preserving what was passed down
keeping tradition alive
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