La tradición
Example: La tradición de la fiesta es muy importante para nosotros.
Definition
"La tradición" refers to the customs, beliefs, and practices passed down from generation to generation within a community or culture, often holding significant historical and cultural importance, such as in the phrase: 'La tradición de la fiesta es muy importante para nosotros.'
Etymology
The word "la tradición" comes from the Latin traditio, meaning 'a handing over or delivering.' It originally referred to the act of passing something down, which perfectly fits how traditions are passed through generations. Did you know? The root 'tradere' means 'to hand over,' linking the word directly to the idea of transmission.
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"La tradición" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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