tradition
US /trəˈdɪʃ.ən/
UK /trəˈdɪʃ.ən/
1.
tradição, costume
a belief, custom, or way of doing something that has existed for a long time among a particular group of people
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It's a family tradition to have turkey on Christmas Day.
É uma tradição familiar comer peru no Dia de Natal.
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The school has a long-standing tradition of academic excellence.
A escola tem uma longa tradição de excelência acadêmica.
2.
transmissão, legado
the handing down of statements, beliefs, legends, customs, information, etc., from generation to generation, especially by word of mouth or by practice rather than in writing
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Oral tradition played a crucial role in preserving ancient stories.
A tradição oral desempenhou um papel crucial na preservação de histórias antigas.
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The knowledge was passed down through generations by tradition.
O conhecimento foi transmitido através das gerações por tradição.