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rito

rite

noun RREE-toh Rare
Arts & Culture Traditions

Origin: From Latin ritus (rite, custom).

Also means

ritual

Usage Note

Rito refers to a formal ceremonial act, especially within a religious or cultural tradition. It is closely related to ritual (m), which can function as both noun and adjective and tends to describe a broader system of rites. The phrase rito de paso is the standard translation of 'rite of passage.' Rito is more often used for a specific, named ceremony, while ritual covers habitual or repeated behavior more broadly.

Examples

"El rito de iniciación duró toda la noche."

Natural Translation

The initiation rite lasted all night.

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