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cultural

kool-too-RAHL/kul.tuˈɾal/

“cultural” means “cultural” in Spanish (relating to the ideas, customs, and social behavior of a society).

cultural

Also: artistic
Adjectivem or fA2
A vibrant group of people from diverse backgrounds sharing traditional food and wearing colorful traditional clothing around a large table.

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Visitamos el centro cultural de la ciudad.

A1

We visited the city's cultural center.

España tiene una gran diversidad cultural.

A2

Spain has great cultural diversity.

El intercambio cultural es muy importante para los estudiantes.

B1

Cultural exchange is very important for students.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • intercultural (cross-cultural)
  • tradicional (traditional)

Common Collocations

  • centro cultural – cultural center
  • patrimonio cultural – cultural heritage
  • diversidad cultural – cultural diversity
  • identidad cultural – cultural identity

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "cultural" in Spanish:

artistic→cultural→

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Quick Quiz: cultural

Question 1 of 1

Which of these is the correct way to say 'the cultural activities'?

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📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'culturalis', which comes from 'cultura' meaning cultivation or tending. While it originally referred to tending crops in a field, it evolved to mean 'tending' or developing the human mind and spirit.

First recorded: 18th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: culturalFrench: culturelPortuguese: cultural

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'cultural' spelled the same in English and Spanish?

Yes! It is what we call a 'perfect cognate,' meaning it is spelled exactly the same in both languages, though the pronunciation is different.

How do I make 'cultural' plural?

Since it ends in a consonant, you simply add -es to make it plural: 'culturales'.