costumbre

Definitions of costumbre
  1. noun
    accepted or habitual practice
    synonyms: usanza, uso
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    americanismo
    a custom that is peculiar to the United States or its citizens
    britanismo
    a custom that is peculiar to England or its citizens
    germanismo
    a custom that is peculiar to Germany or its citizens
    hábito
    (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
    rito, ritual
    any customary observance or practice
    ritual
    stereotyped behavior
    compromiso
    the act of becoming betrothed or engaged
    boda, casamiento, himeneo
    the act of marrying; the nuptial ceremony
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    práctica
    a customary way of operation or behavior
  2. noun
    structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
    synonyms: grada
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    construcción, estructura
    a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
  3. noun
    a specific practice of long standing
    synonyms: tradición
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    hábito, rutina
    an established custom
    type of:
    ejercicio, práctica
    knowledge of how something is usually done
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