customary

S2 W2

BrE /ˈkʌstəmərɪ/ AmE /ˈkæstəmeˌri/

adjective en → es

1 HABITUAL [attributive] [predicative] B1

usual or normal; done regularly by people in a particular place or situation

habitual, común, usual

  • customary to do sth

Collocations customary greeting · customary meal

  • It is customary for people in this country to shake hands when they meet.

    Es habitual que las personas en este país se den la mano cuando se encuentran.

2 TRADITION [attributive] [predicative] B1

done according to tradition or custom; traditional

tradicional, de costumbre

  • customary practice

Collocations customary wedding ceremony · customary way of doing sth

  • The customary wedding ceremony includes the exchange of rings.

    La ceremonia tradicional de boda incluye el intercambio de anillos.