Custom vs Tradition

Quando usar cada um em inglês, com significado, registro e exemplos.

Custom

Top 1000 (muito comum)B1noun

Tradition

Top 2000 (comum)A2noun
Mais comum: Custom
 CustomTradition
Pronúncia🇬🇧 /["/ˈkʌstəm/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈkʌstəm/"]/🇬🇧 //trəˈdɪʃ.ən//🇺🇸 //trəˈdɪʃ.ən//
SignificadoA special way of doing something that is chosen by a person or group.A custom or belief passed down through generations.
ExemploThe company has a custom of giving bonuses at the end of the year.In our family, it’s a **tradition** to have dinner together every Sunday.
RegistroNeutroNeutro
Quão comumTop 1000 (muito comum)Top 2000 (comum)
Nível CEFRB1A2
Classe gramaticalnounnoun
Colocaçõesaccepted, age-old, ancient, follow, observe, practise/​practice, die out, disappear, prevail, according to a/​the custom, in accordance with (a/​the) custom, through custom, as is/​was the customcultural tradition, religious tradition, family tradition, long-standing tradition
Antônimosstandard, norminnovation, change
Erros comunsConfused with 'costume' due to similar spelling., Misused as a verb instead of a noun in sentences., Omitted the plural when talking about multiple customs.Confused with 'traditional' which is an adjective., Using 'tradition' in the plural form unnecessarily., Misunderstanding the meaning; it refers to customs, not just old practices.
Notas de usoUsed when referring to practices that are specific to a person, culture, or organization. Not usually used in formal writing without context.Used when discussing customs and practices in culture. It's appropriate in formal and informal settings but can be less common in technical contexts.

Perguntas frequentes: Custom vs Tradition

Qual é a diferença entre Custom e Tradition?

Custom: A special way of doing something that is chosen by a person or group. Tradition: A custom or belief passed down through generations.

Qual é mais comum: Custom e Tradition?

Custom é a mais comum no inglês do dia a dia.

Qual é mais avançada: Custom e Tradition?

Custom é o nível mais alto, em B1, na escala CEFR.

Custom e Tradition estão no mesmo nível CEFR?

Custom: B1, Tradition: A2 na escala CEFR.

Que classe gramatical são Custom e Tradition?

Custom: noun, Tradition: noun.

Pode mostrar um exemplo de cada?

Custom: The company has a custom of giving bonuses at the end of the year. Tradition: In our family, it’s a **tradition** to have dinner together every Sunday.

Posso usar Custom e Tradition de forma intercambiável?

Nem sempre. Custom e Tradition são relacionadas e às vezes se sobrepõem, mas diferem em registro, frequência e uso, então trocar uma pela outra pode mudar o sentido ou o tom. Veja as diferenças acima antes de substituir.