Acostumbradas (en. Used to)

/akos.tumˈbɾa.ðas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Someone who has become accustomed to something.
They are accustomed to getting up early.
Están acostumbradas a levantarse temprano.
Someone who has a habit of doing something.
The weekend activities are among the things they are accustomed to.
Las actividades del fin de semana son de las cosas a las que están acostumbradas.
Someone who receives continuous practice.
The girls have been accustomed to dancing since they were very young.
Las niñas están acostumbradas a bailar desde muy pequeñas.

Etymology

Comes from the verb 'acostumbrar', from the Latin 'accustomare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to get used to something
To adapt or habituate to a situation or environment.
acostumbrarse a algo
to be accustomed to
To have the habit or practice of something.
estar acostumbrado a
to get used to life
To adapt to a particular lifestyle.
acostumbrarse a la vida

Related Words

accustom
To make someone have a habit.
acostumbrar
habit
A common practice or habit in daily life.
costumbre
custom
Behavior or practice repeated regularly.
hábito

Slang Meanings

To be in the know
She is accustomed to fashion; she is always in the know.
Ella está acostumbrada a la moda, siempre está en la onda.
To know what's going on
He already knows what's going on; he is accustomed to parties.
Él ya sabe la movida, está acostumbrado a las fiestas.