customs
US /ˈkʌs·təmz/
UK /ˈkʌs·təmz/
1.
aduana
the official department that administers and collects the duties levied on imported goods
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We had to declare the goods at customs.
Tuvimos que declarar las mercancías en la aduana.
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The customs officer inspected our luggage.
El oficial de aduana inspeccionó nuestro equipaje.
2.
costumbre, tradición
a traditional and widely accepted way of behaving or doing something specific to a particular society, place, or time
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It is the custom to exchange gifts during the holidays.
Es costumbre intercambiar regalos durante las vacaciones.
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Local customs vary greatly from region to region.
Las costumbres locales varían mucho de una región a otra.