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tradition

[trəˈdɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: traditions / tradições
tradição
1. The transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation
The tradition of celebrating Christmas with family has been passed down for generations.
A tradição de celebrar o Natal em família foi transmitida por gerações.
2. A long-established custom or practice
It is a tradition in our school to hold a ceremony on graduation day.
É uma tradição na nossa escola realizar uma cerimônia no dia de formatura.
3. Knowledge or practices passed down through oral or written means
The oral tradition of storytelling kept their culture alive.
A tradição oral de contar histórias manteve sua cultura viva.
Synonyms
customconventionpracticehabitritual
Antonyms
innovationnoveltymodernism

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tradição
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tradição
Standard usage, sometimes emphasizing cultural heritage
São Paulo
tradição
Standard usage in urban context
Portugal
tradição
Standard usage, emphasizes historical continuity

Related Idioms & Phrases

break with tradition
carry on a tradition
by tradition
in the tradition of
tradição oral (oral tradition)
tradição cultural (cultural tradition)
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