How do you say "traditional" in Spanish (Latin America)?

Tradicional

Adjective Noun

In Spanish (Latin America), "traditional" is Tradicional.

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Pronunciation

Sound out "Tradicional" as tra-di-sio-NAL — the stress lands on the capitalized syllable while the rest stays light.

Grammar notes

Tradicional is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Vestían trajes tradicionales.

They wore traditional costumes.

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How to remember Tradicional

"Tradicional" is basically "traditional" wearing a Spanish accent, which makes "traditional" easy to pin down.

Questions about Tradicional

How do you pronounce Tradicional?

Sound out "Tradicional" as tra-di-sio-NAL — the stress lands on the capitalized syllable while the rest stays light.

Is Tradicional formal or casual?

Tradicional is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Tradicional used in Spanish (Latin America)?

Tradicional is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Vestían trajes tradicionales. (They wore traditional costumes.).

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