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How do you say "custom" in Spanish (Latin America)?
la costumbre
In Spanish (Latin America), "custom" is la costumbre.
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Pronunciation
Native speakers in Mexico say "la costumbre" close to LAH kohs-TOOM-breh, keeping vowels tight and stressing the second-to-last syllable.
Grammar notes
la costumbre is feminine. Its plural is costumbres.
Example sentence
Quitarse los zapatos dentro de casa es una costumbre local.
Removing your shoes indoors is a local custom.
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How to remember la costumbre
Split "costumbre" into its syllables and say each one slowly while picturing a custom; repeating that small ritual a few times locks the sound and the meaning together.
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Questions about la costumbre
How do you pronounce la costumbre?
Native speakers in Mexico say "la costumbre" close to LAH kohs-TOOM-breh, keeping vowels tight and stressing the second-to-last syllable.
Is la costumbre masculine or feminine?
la costumbre is feminine. la costumbre is feminine. Its plural is costumbres.
How is la costumbre used in Spanish (Latin America)?
la costumbre is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Quitarse los zapatos dentro de casa es una costumbre local. (Removing your shoes indoors is a local custom.).
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