Customs in spanish
pronunciation: ɑduɑnɑ part of speech: noun
custom1 = costumbre. [En plural también significa "aduana", véase la entrada customs más abajo]
Example: If we don't understand these customs and traditions we shall misunderstand books of that particular period.more:
» according to custom = según la(s) costumbre(s).
Example: According to custom, men are allowed to have concubines & women lack the right to refuse sex to their male partners = Según las costumbres, a los hombres se les permite tener concubinas y las mujeres no tienen derecho a negarle las relaciones sexuales a sus compañeros sentimentales.» become + the custom = convertirse en la costumbre, ser la costumbre.
Example: Even before decorated Christmas trees became the custom, the crèche already had pride of place in people's homes.» customs and habits = usos y costumbres.
Example: Every religion possesses its own unique customs and habits, but they all need a place to congregate and worship.» loyalty of custom = lealtad, cliente fijo.
Example: It is the latest incentive being offered to attract the Web user and win over their loyalty of custom.» sanctified by custom = consagrado por la costumbre.
Example: He attended the funeral in a costume which was an offence against the dignities and decorum prescribed by tradition and sanctified by custom.» sanctified by custom and tradition = consagrado por la costumbre y la tradición.
Example: For it entails turning on its head the structures sanctified by custom and tradition.» social custom = hábito social.
Example: Social customs sometimes caused problems in borrowing.» traditional custom = costumbre tradicional.
Example: He challenged the government to demonstrate its commitment to preserving traditional custom and culture by establishing a master plan.customs = aduana.
Example: Customs barriers and restrictions on agency agreements for publishers may make life easier but there is no immediate sign of monetary union which would simplify the payment for international interlending transactions.more:
» customs and excise agency = servicio de aduanas. [En el Reino Unido]
Example: This article reports on the court case being brought against Canada Customs (the customs and excise agency of Canada) by a gay and lesbian bookshop in Vancouver.» customs duties = aranceles, tarifas arancelarias, derechos de aduana.
Example: These 'own resources' comprise agricultural and sugar levies, customs duties and a percentage of value added tax (VAT).» customs official = aduanero, oficial de aduanas, inspector de aduanas.
Example: A majority of customs officials surveyed said they are demoralized and not getting the full support they need to protect the country.