Acostumbrar (en. Get used to)

/akos.tum.bɾaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To make someone or something adapt to a norm or situation.

She is getting used to living alone.

Ella se acostumbra a vivir sola.

To induce a person to repeat an action habitually.

They got us used to waking up early.

Nos acostumbraron a levantarnos temprano.

To provide a custom or habit.

You will get used to this new lifestyle.

Te acostumbrarás a este nuevo estilo de vida.

From Latin 'acostumbar', meaning 'to give habit'.

to get used to something

To adapt or become accustomed to a situation or thing.

acostumbrarse a algo

to get someone used to

To induce someone to perform an action repeatedly.

acostumbrar a alguien

to be accustomed

To be in the practice or habit of doing something.

estar acostumbrado

custom

Practice or habit acquired by a group or an individual.

costumbre

habit

Repeated behavior formed through practice.

habito

to accommodate

To adapt to new circumstances.

acomodarse

Getting used to the bad

Over time, one gets used to the bad and it no longer affects them.

Con el tiempo, se acostumbra a lo malo y ya no le afecta.

To get people used to

Television gets people used to seeing everything in a superficial way.

La televisión acostumbra a la gente a ver todo de una manera superficial.