orthodox

BrE /ˈɔːθədɒks/ AmE /ˈɔːrθədɑːks/

adjective en → es

1 BELIEF [attributive / predicative] B1

relating to traditional beliefs and practices, especially in religion or politics

ortodoxo, tradicionalista

  • orthodox view/belief/practice

Collocations orthodox religion · orthodox political views

  • The church has maintained its orthodox beliefs.

    La iglesia ha mantenido sus creencias ortodoxas.

2 METHOD [attributive / predicative] B2

relating to traditional methods or ways of doing things, especially in medicine or science

tradicional, convencional

  • orthodox method/way

Collocations orthodox medical treatment · orthodox scientific approach

  • The doctor recommended an orthodox treatment.

    El médico recomendó un tratamiento tradicional.