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ritual

ritual

noun rree-too-AHL Rare
Arts & Culture Traditions

Origin: From Latin ritualis, from ritus (rite, ceremony).

Also means

rite

Usage Note

Ritual is both a noun (un ritual) and an adjective (acto ritual). The plural rituales is regular. It covers religious ceremonies, cultural customs, and daily habits elevated to a near-ceremonial status (su ritual matutino — his morning ritual). The adjective ritual is invariable for gender, agreeing only in number.

Examples

"El ritual de bienvenida duró toda la tarde."

Natural Translation

The welcoming ritual lasted all afternoon.

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