Acostumbrado (en. Used to)

/akos.tum.'bɾa.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has acquired a habit or custom.
He is used to getting up early.
Está acostumbrado a levantarse temprano.
That has become accustomed to a way of life or situation.
She is accustomed to the noise of the city.
Ella está acostumbrada al ruido de la ciudad.
That feels comfortable with something that occurs regularly.
The dogs are used to being in the park every day.
Los perros están acostumbrados a estar en el parque todos los días.

Etymology

From the verb "acostumbrar," which in turn originates from the Latin 'consuētināre.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

used to
accustomed to a situation or thing.
acostumbrado a
to be accustomed
to have the habit of doing something.
estar acostumbrado
not to be accustomed
not to have the habit or custom regarding something.
no estar acostumbrado

Related Words

to accustom
related verb that means to make something habitual.
acostumbrar
custom
practice or habit acquired through repetition.
costumbre
habit
way of being, living, or behaving.
habito

Slang Meanings

to be in the routine
After so many years in the same job, I am already used to the daily routine.
Después de tantos años en el mismo trabajo, ya estoy acostumbrado a la rutina diaria.
to be a regular
He always comes here; he's a regular at the place.
Siempre viene aquí, es un acostumbrado del lugar.