lore

BrE /lɔːr/ AmE /lor/

noun en → es

1 TRADITION/LEGEND [uncountable] B2

traditional knowledge or beliefs that are passed down from generation to generation, often in the form of stories and legends.

leyenda, tradición oral, saber popular

  • the lore of something

Collocations folklore · oral tradition

  • The village has a rich folklore about the local mountains.

    El pueblo tiene una rica leyenda sobre las montañas locales.

2 SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE [uncountable] C1

specialized knowledge or skills that are passed down within a particular group, such as a profession or hobby.

conocimiento especializado, saber tradicional

  • the lore of something

Collocations professional lore · hobby lore

  • He has a deep understanding of the lore of carpentry.

    Tiene un profundo conocimiento del saber tradicional de la carpintería.