conventional

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BrE /kənˈvenʃənl/ AmE /kənˈvɛnʃənl/

adjective en → es

1 TRADITIONAL [attributive / predicative] B1

following or based on customs, traditions, and beliefs that have existed for a long time

convencional, tradicional

  • a conventional view/belief
  • be conventional about something

Collocations conventional wisdom · conventional methods

  • She has very conventional views on marriage.

    Ella tiene opiniones muy convencionales sobre el matrimonio.

2 STANDARD [attributive / predicative] B1

following the usual or standard way of doing something, rather than being new or different

convencional, estándar

  • a conventional approach/method
  • be conventional in sth

Collocations conventional energy sources · conventional weapons

  • The company uses a more conventional approach to marketing.

    La empresa utiliza una estrategia más convencional para el marketing.

3 SOCIAL [attributive / predicative] B2

following the usual social rules and customs, rather than being unconventional or different

convencional, ortodoxo

  • be conventional in one's dress/behavior
  • a conventional lifestyle

Collocations conventional social norms · conventional manners

  • He is very conventional in his behavior.

    Él es muy convencional en su comportamiento.

4 TECHNICAL [attributive / predicative] C1

relating to or using methods that are widely accepted and used, rather than new or experimental

convencional, tradicional (en tecnología)

  • conventional technology
  • a conventional system

Collocations conventional medical treatment · conventional farming methods

  • The hospital uses both conventional and alternative treatments.

    El hospital utiliza tanto tratamientos convencionales como alternativos.