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tradizionale

traditional

adjective trah-dee-tsyoh-NAH-leh Less Common
Descriptions & Qualities Quality

Origin: from Latin 'traditio', a handing down

Usage Note

Tradizionale ends in -e, so it has one singular form for both genders and a plural tradizionali. It frequently pairs with food and customs, as in un piatto tradizionale, and contrasts with moderno.

Examples

"È una ricetta tradizionale italiana."

Natural Translation

It's a traditional Italian recipe.

Literal Translation

It-is a recipe traditional Italian.

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