la costumbre
custom
Hábito o manera repetida de hacer algo en una persona o en una comunidad.
The word "costumbre" in Spanish refers to a custom or practice that is regularly followed in a particular social group or culture. It signifies habits, traditions, or ways of behaving that are commonly accepted and passed down through generations. Basically, it's how people typically do things in their daily lives based on societal norms and cultural practices.
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Examples
Es una costumbre celebrar juntos cada año.noun
It is a custom to celebrate together every year.
En ese pueblo tenían la costumbre de abrir las tiendas muy temprano.noun
In that town they had the custom of opening the shops very early.
Con el tiempo la costumbre se volvió parte de su vida diaria.noun
Over time the custom became part of his daily life.
La costumbre fue transmitida de generación en generación.noun
The custom was passed down from generation to generation.
¿Cuál es la costumbre más importante en tu familia?noun
What is the most important custom in your family?
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