tradition

a custom or belief that has existed for a long time among a particular group of people, especially one that is passed down from generation to generation

costumbre, tradición

• a tradition

Collocations Christmas traditions · family traditions

• The town has a long tradition of celebrating the festival.

  La ciudad tiene una larga tradición de celebrar el festival.

an established practice or custom that is regularly followed by a group of people, often without conscious thought

costumbre, hábito

• a tradition

Collocations daily traditions · weekly traditions

• It's a tradition to have tea at five o'clock.

  Es una costumbre tomar el té a las cinco de la tarde.

the historical background or origin of something, often involving long-standing customs and beliefs

historia, origen

• the tradition

Collocations tradition of a place · traditions of an institution

• The university has a rich tradition dating back to the 18th century.

  La universidad tiene una rica tradición que se remonta al siglo XVIII.

the cultural practices and customs that are characteristic of a particular society or group, often passed down through generations

cultura, tradición

• a tradition

Collocations cultural traditions · national traditions

• The country has a strong tradition of folk music.

  El país tiene una fuerte tradición de música folclórica.