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feminine

/kosˈtumbɾe/

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Translation

custom, habit

Word origin

From Latin consuetudinem, from consuetudo ('custom, habit'), the same root behind English 'custom' and 'costume'.

Origin: Latin
Root: consuetudinem
English cognates: custom, costume

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluralcostumbres

Examples

I have the habit of reading before sleeping.

The siesta is a very Spanish custom.

Each country has its own customs.

, convirtió .

Over time, it became a bad habit.

It is not my habit to arrive late.

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This word is part of lesson 38.