Hábito (en. Habit)
/aˈβito/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Usual way of acting or behaving.
Sports have become a healthy habit in his life.
El deporte se ha convertido en un hábito saludable en su vida.
Custom that has become ingrained in a person.
T has the habit of reading before sleeping.
T tiene el hábito de leer antes de dormir.
Repeated practice that can influence character.
Eating habits are essential for good health.
Los hábitos alimenticios son esenciales para una buena salud.
Etymology
From the Latin 'habitus', meaning 'way of being, condition'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Way of life
Set of customs that affect health and well-being.
hábito de vida
To make a habit
To convert an action into a regular practice.
hacer un hábito
Eating habit
Custom related to the way a person eats.
hábito alimenticio
Related Words
Custom
Practice or way of proceeding that is repeated habitually.
costumbre
Routine
Set of actions that are carried out habitually.
rutina
Conduct
Behavior of a person in different situations.
conducta
Slang Meanings
Rare or peculiar habit
That is his usual habit; it doesn't surprise me.
Ese es su hábito de siempre, no me sorprende.
Distinctive lifestyle
He lives with a habit that very few understand.
Vive con un hábito que muy pocos comprenden.