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traditional methods

[trəˈdɪʃənəl ˈmɛθədz]
noun phrase
métodos tradicionais
1. Established, conventional procedures or techniques that have been used for a long time and passed down through generations
The artisan still uses traditional methods to craft leather goods.
O artesão ainda usa métodos tradicionais para fabricar produtos de couro.
2. Time-honored practices in a particular field or discipline
Traditional methods of farming are becoming less common in modern agriculture.
Os métodos tradicionais de agricultura estão se tornando menos comuns na agricultura moderna.
Synonyms
conventional methodstime-honored techniquesestablished practicesancestral methodsold-fashioned techniques
Antonyms
modern methodscontemporary techniquesinnovative approachescutting-edge methodsnovel techniques

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
métodos tradicionais
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
métodos tradicionais / jeitos antigos
Sometimes colloquially referred to as 'jeitos antigos'
São Paulo
métodos tradicionais
Standard formal usage
Portugal
métodos tradicionais / práticas ancestrais
Both terms widely used; 'práticas ancestrais' more literary

Related Idioms & Phrases

the old-fashioned way
time-tested methods
as it has always been done
following in the footsteps
keeping tradition alive
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