Kilo Lingo

/kombenθjoˈnal/

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Translation

conventional, traditional

Word origin

From Latin conventionalis, from conventio ('agreement'), from convenire ('to come together'). The same root gives English 'conventional' and 'convention'.

Origin
Latin
Root
conventionalis
English cognates
conventional, convention

Grammar

Masc pluralconvencionales

Examples

métodos modernos.

She prefers conventional methods to modern ones.

práctico.

It is an unconventional but very practical design.

¿ alternativa?

Do you use conventional or alternative medicine?

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The wedding was quite conventional and quiet.

tardan calentarse.

Conventional ovens take longer to heat up.

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