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tradicional

traditional

adjective trah-dee-syoh-NAHL Less Common

Usage Note

Tradicional is invariable in gender (un baile tradicional, una receta tradicional). It can carry both positive connotations (cultural continuity) and critical ones (resistant to change). Música tradicional is 'traditional/folk music'. The noun is tradición and the adverb is tradicionalmente.

Examples

"Es un plato muy tradicional de la región."

Natural Translation

It is a very traditional dish from the region.

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