usanza
custom; tradition
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/uˈzan.tsa/
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Cultural Note
Usanza often refers to a social habit or local custom, while tradizione can feel broader or more historical.
📝 Example Sentences
In quel paese è usanza salutare tutti per strada.
In that town, it is customary to greet everyone in the street.
Molte usanze locali si tramandano di generazione in generazione.
Many local customs are passed down from generation to generation.