Acostúmbrate (en. Get used to)

/akos'tum.bra.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To make someone familiar or adapt to a certain situation or custom.

Get used to waking up early if you want to be more productive.

Acostúmbrate a levantarte temprano si quieres ser más productivo.

To adapt to a new lifestyle or environment.

When moving to another city, it is important to get used to cultural differences.

Al mudarte a otra ciudad, es importante que te acostumbres a las diferencias culturales.

To progressively accept a routine or habit.

It's difficult at first, but you will get used to exercising regularly.

Es difícil al principio, pero te acostumbrarás a hacer ejercicio regularmente.

From the verb 'acostumbrar', which comes from the Latin 'consuetudinālis', related to custom.

get used to the good

Learn to enjoy the positive things in life.

acostúmbrate a lo bueno

get used to change

Accept and adapt to new situations or environments.

acostúmbrate al cambio

custom

Usual or habitual practice.

costumbre

to habituate

To become familiar with something.

habituarse

use

Regular use of something.

uso

To get used to something difficult.

After a few weeks, I'm already getting used to this job.

Después de unas semanas, ya me acostumbro a este trabajo.

To accept the norms of a group.

In this place, getting used to it is key to fitting in.

En este lugar, acostumbrarse es clave para encajar.