hábito — meaning in English

English meaning

• custom noun A long-established practice or tradition within a group or society.
• frock noun A dress, especially one for a woman or girl (somewhat old-fashioned in everyday use).
• habit noun Something you do regularly, often without thinking about it.
• wont noun A person's usual habit or custom.

Senses

hábito is used for these senses in English:

• custom Frequent repetition of the same behavior; way of behavior common to many; ordinary manner; habitual practice; method of doing, living or behaving.
• frock An outer garment worn by priests and other clericals; a habit.
• habit An action performed on a regular basis.
• wont (archaic, or, humorous) One's habitual way of doing things; custom, habit, practice.

custom — full definition

1. noun A long-established practice or tradition within a group or society.
2. adj Made specifically to someone's particular requirements, rather than mass-produced.
3. noun The regular patronage a business gets from its customers.

frock — full definition

1. noun A dress, especially one for a woman or girl (somewhat old-fashioned in everyday use).
2. noun A loose robe worn by monks, priests, or other clergy.
3. verb To ordain someone as a member of the clergy.

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