Convention vs Tradition

Quando usare ciascuno in inglese, con significato, registro ed esempi.

Convention

Top 2000 (comune)B2noun

Tradition

Top 2000 (comune)A2noun
 ConventionTradition
Pronuncia🇬🇧 /["/kənˈvenʃn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/kənˈvenʃn/"]/🇬🇧 //trəˈdɪʃ.ən//🇺🇸 //trəˈdɪʃ.ən//
SignificatoA large meeting or event where people with the same interests come together.A custom or belief passed down through generations.
EsempioThe annual writers' convention attracted attendees from all over the country.In our family, it’s a **tradition** to have dinner together every Sunday.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quanto è comuneTop 2000 (comune)Top 2000 (comune)
Livello CEFRB2A2
Categoria grammaticalenounnoun
Collocazioniaccepted, established, long-standing, set, adhere to, conform to, follow, demand something, dictate something, according to convention, by convention, a break with convention, a matter of convention, annual, international, national, have, hold, host, take place, centre/​center, hall, floor, at a/​the convention, delegates to a convention, global, international, European, adopt, ratify, sign, apply, govern something, establish something, under a/​the convention, convention against, convention between, a breach of a convention, accepted, established, long-standing, set, adhere to, conform to, follow, demand something, dictate something, according to convention, by convention, a break with convention, a matter of conventioncultural tradition, religious tradition, family tradition, long-standing tradition
Contraridisorder, chaos, unconventionalityinnovation, change
Errori comuniConfused with 'convention' vs 'conventional', Using 'convention' in the wrong plural form (conventions) when referring to multiple events, Mistaking 'convention' for 'conference' as being interchangeable in all contextsConfused with 'traditional' which is an adjective., Using 'tradition' in the plural form unnecessarily., Misunderstanding the meaning; it refers to customs, not just old practices.
Note d'usoUse 'convention' for formal gatherings, especially in business, politics, or specific areas of interest. Avoid using it in casual contexts.Used when discussing customs and practices in culture. It's appropriate in formal and informal settings but can be less common in technical contexts.

Domande frequenti: Convention vs Tradition

Qual è la differenza tra Convention e Tradition?

Convention: A large meeting or event where people with the same interests come together. Tradition: A custom or belief passed down through generations.

Quale è più avanzata: Convention e Tradition?

Convention è il livello più alto, a B2, sulla scala CEFR.

Convention e Tradition sono allo stesso livello CEFR?

Convention: B2, Tradition: A2 sulla scala CEFR.

Che categoria grammaticale sono Convention e Tradition?

Convention: noun, Tradition: noun.

Puoi mostrare un esempio di ciascuna?

Convention: The annual writers' convention attracted attendees from all over the country. Tradition: In our family, it’s a **tradition** to have dinner together every Sunday.

Posso usare Convention e Tradition in modo intercambiabile?

Non sempre. Convention e Tradition sono affini e a volte si sovrappongono, ma differiscono per registro, frequenza e uso, quindi scambiarle può cambiare il significato o il tono. Controlla le differenze qui sopra prima di sostituire.

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