rite

BrE /raɪt/ AmE /raɪt/

noun en → es

1 CEREMONY [singular] B1

a religious or formal ceremony, especially one that has been performed for a long time and in the same way

rito, ceremonia

  • a rite of passage

Collocations rite of passage · religious rites

  • The wedding was a beautiful rite.

    La boda fue un hermoso rito.

2 PRACTICE [singular] B1

a custom or practice that is performed regularly, especially one that has religious or cultural significance

costumbre, práctica

  • an established rite

Collocations established rites · traditional rites

  • The town has a long-established rite.

    La ciudad tiene una costumbre establecida desde hace mucho tiempo.