Translation of Spanish word "costumbre" to English
costumbre
/kosˈtum.bɾe/
Meaning
NounA traditional or customary way of doing something.
How to use
Costumbre ('custom / habit / practice') is feminine. Nouns ending in -umbre are feminine: la costumbre, la cumbre. Tener la costumbre de — To have the habit of.
🇬🇧 English
custom
Example
La costumbre de tomar café por la mañana es muy común en España.
Taking coffee in the morning is a common custom in Spain.
La costumbre de celebrar Navidad con la familia es muy importante.
Celebrating Christmas with family is very important.
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Common phrases
- como de costumbre— as usual
- por costumbre— out of habit / custom
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The Spanish word "costumbre" means "custom" in English.
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