tradicional
trah-dee-syoh-NAL
📝 In Action
La paella es un plato tradicional de España.
A1Paella is a traditional dish from Spain.
Mi abuela sigue las recetas tradicionales para el pan.
A2My grandmother follows the traditional recipes for bread.
Ellos tienen un estilo de vida muy tradicional.
B1They have a very traditional lifestyle.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Fits the Noun's Number
Like many Spanish adjectives, 'tradicional' must agree in number (singular or plural) with the thing it describes. Since it ends in '-l', you add '-es' to make it plural: 'tradicional' (singular) vs. 'tradicionales' (plural).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Plural Ending
Mistake: "Las costumbres tradicional."
Correction: Las costumbres tradicionales. (Remember to add the -es when the noun is plural, even if the adjective doesn't change for gender.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Gender is Easy
'Tradicional' is one of those helpful adjectives that looks the same whether the noun is masculine (el baile tradicional) or feminine (la comida tradicional). It's invariable for gender!
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: tradicional
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¿Cuál de estas frases es correcta?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is 'tradicional' different from 'viejo'?
'Viejo' simply means 'old' (referring to age or wear). 'Tradicional' refers to something that follows long-established customs or practices, regardless of how new or old the specific object itself is. A new shirt can be made in a 'traditional' style.