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ortodoxo

or-toh-DOH-kohoɾtoˈðokso

“ortodoxo” means “traditional” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

traditional, conventional

Also: orthodox
A chef wearing a traditional tall white hat and white apron, carefully following a classic recipe book in a tidy kitchen.

📝 In Action

Su método de enseñanza es muy ortodoxo.

B1

His teaching method is very traditional.

No es una solución ortodoxa, pero podría funcionar.

B2

It's not a conventional solution, but it might work.

El economista defendió una visión muy ortodoxa del mercado.

C1

The economist defended a very orthodox view of the market.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • heterodoxo (unconventional/unorthodox)
  • original (original)

Common Collocations

  • método ortodoxo – traditional method
  • poco ortodoxo – unconventional/unorthodox
  • visión ortodoxa – orthodox view

Orthodox

An ornate golden cross with three horizontal bars, representing the iconography of the Orthodox Church.

📝 In Action

Fuimos a una boda en una iglesia ortodoxa.

B1

We went to a wedding in an Orthodox church.

Los monjes ortodoxos viven en este monasterio.

B2

The Orthodox monks live in this monastery.

La Pascua ortodoxa se celebra en una fecha diferente.

B2

Orthodox Easter is celebrated on a different date.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • iglesia ortodoxa – Orthodox church
  • judío ortodoxo – Orthodox Jew

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "ortodoxo" in Spanish:

conventional→orthodox→traditional→

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👥 Word Family▼
ortodoxia(orthodoxy) — Noun
ortodoxamente(orthodoxly) — Adverb
heterodoxo(unconventional/heterodox) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
heterodoxo
📚 Etymology▼

From Ancient Greek 'orthos' (straight/right) and 'doxa' (opinion/belief), meaning 'the right way of thinking.'

First recorded: 15th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: orthodoxFrench: orthodoxe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'ortodoxo' only refer to religion?

No! While it has a strong religious meaning, it is very commonly used in science, politics, and daily life to mean 'traditional' or 'following the standard rules'.

What is the opposite of 'ortodoxo'?

The most direct opposite is 'heterodoxo', which describes someone who doesn't follow the official rules or established beliefs.

Is 'ortodoxo' a compliment or an insult?

It is usually neutral. However, calling someone's ideas 'demasiado ortodoxas' (too orthodox) might suggest they are boring or unwilling to innovate.