What is the definition of the Spanish word "costumbre"?

The Spanish word "costumbre" is defined as: "A traditional or customary way of doing something."

Translation of Spanish word "costumbre" to English

costumbre

/kosˈtum.bɾe/

Food & Drinks B1

Meaning

Noun

A traditional or customary way of doing something.

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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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Synonyms

habittradición

Common phrases

como de costumbre— as usual
por costumbre— out of habit / custom

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🇩🇪German:Brauch 🇬🇧English:custom 🇵🇱Polish:zwyczaj

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What does the Spanish word "costumbre" mean?▼

The Spanish word "costumbre" means "custom" in English.

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Yes, here is a practical example: "La costumbre de tomar café por la mañana es muy común en España." (which translates as "Taking coffee in the morning is a common custom in Spain.").