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atavismo

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Examples of how to use "atavismo" in Spanish

Spanish
Un atavismo cultural.
English
A cultural atavism.
Spanish
El atavismo explica rasgos antiguos en animales.
English
Atavism explains ancient traits in animals.
Spanish
Siento un atavismo por costumbres familiares.
English
I feel an atavism for family customs.
Spanish
Ese comportamiento parece un atavismo cultural.
English
That behavior seems like a cultural atavism.
Spanish
Los científicos estudian el atavismo humano.
English
Scientists study human atavism.

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