Acostumbrarse (en. Get used)

/akos.tumˈbɾaɾ.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To acquire a habit or custom in relation to something.

I am getting used to the new work schedule.

Me estoy acostumbrando al nuevo horario de trabajo.

To adapt to a new or changing situation.

She quickly got used to living in the city.

Ella se acostumbró rápidamente a vivir en la ciudad.

To become familiar with something.

We got used to the cold weather.

Nosotros nos acostumbramos al clima frío.

From Latin 'consuetudinary', which means 'to accustom'.

to get used to something

To become familiar with a new situation.

acostumbrarse a algo

not to get used to

To be unable to adapt to a new custom or way of life.

no acostumbrarse

custom

Regular or repeated practice.

costumbre

habit

Habitual behavior that is repeated regularly.

hábito

adaptation

Process of adjustment to new conditions.

adaptación

Getting used to bad conditions.

I have already gotten used to living with the street noise.

Ya me acostumbré a vivir con el ruido de la calle.

Getting used to being treated a certain way.

She got used to always being told the truth.

Ella se acostumbró a que siempre le dijeran la verdad.