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traditional choice

[trəˈdɪʃənəl tʃɔɪs]
noun phrasefemininepl: traditional choices / escolhas tradicionais
escolha tradicional
1. A decision or selection based on customs, conventions, or established practices passed down through time
Marriage was a traditional choice for women in that era.
O casamento era uma escolha tradicional para as mulheres naquela época.
2. An option that follows conventional or customary patterns rather than modern or innovative alternatives
Choosing a university education over vocational training was the traditional choice.
Escolher educação universitária em vez de treinamento vocacional era a escolha tradicional.
Synonyms
conventional choicecustomary selectionstandard optionhabitual decision
Antonyms
unconventional choicemodern choiceinnovative selectionnon-traditional option

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escolha tradicional
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
escolha tradicional / opção tradicional
Both terms used interchangeably
Portugal
escolha tradicional / opção convencional
Preference for 'opção convencional' in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

play it safe
stick to the tried and tested
go by the book
follow in someone's footsteps
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