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    Acostumbra (en. Get used to)

    /akosˈtumbɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make something become a habit or custom.
    She usually runs in the mornings.
    Ella acostumbra a correr por las mañanas.
    To tend, to have as a routine.
    She usually has lunch at one o'clock.
    Acostumbra a almorzar a la una.
    To accustom someone to something.
    He is accustomed to living in the city.
    Lo acostumbra a vivir en la ciudad.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'consuêtum', meaning 'what is habitual'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to get used to
    To adapt to a situation or habit.
    acostumbrarse a
    to make someone get used to something
    To make someone accustomed to something.
    acostumbrar a alguien
    used to
    To be in the practice of doing something regularly.
    acostumbrada a

    Related Words

    custom
    Practice or habit that is repeated frequently.
    costumbre
    habituation
    Process of getting used to something.
    habituación
    routine
    Set of repeated habits or customs.
    rutina

    Slang Meanings

    To get someone used to something selflessly.
    He always gets used to helping me when I need it.
    Siempre me acostumbra a ayudar cuando lo necesito.
    To take some time to adapt to a new environment.
    The new colleague is still getting used to the equipment.
    El nuevo compañero todavía se está acostumbrando al equipo.