generación
generation
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/xe.ne.ɾaˈθjon/
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Cultural Note
Multigenerational households are much more common in Hispanic cultures than in Anglo-Saxon ones. The phrase 'de generación en generación' emphasizes the importance of family traditions, recipes, and values being handed down. Respect for elders is a core generational value.
📝 Example Sentences
Tres generaciones viven bajo el mismo techo.
Three generations live under the same roof.
Esta tradición se ha transmitido de generación en generación.
This tradition has been passed down from generation to generation.