Hábitos (en. Habits)

/ˈaβitos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Customs or routines that are acquired and influence daily behavior.
Eating habits are fundamental for health.
Los hábitos alimenticios son fundamentales para la salud.
Frequent behaviors that develop over time.
I developed the habit of reading before bed.
Desarrollé el hábito de leer antes de dormir.
Ways of acting that are repeated and become automatic.
The habit of exercising helps me stay in shape.
El hábito de hacer ejercicio me ayuda a mantenerme en forma.

Etymology

From Latin 'habitus', which means 'condition' or 'state'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to change habits
To modify the customs or behaviors that one has.
cambiar de hábitos
to have good habits
To possess practices that are beneficial to health or well-being.
tener buenos hábitos
to make a habit
To establish a recurrent practice intentionally.
hacer un hábito

Related Words

custom
Habitual practice in a culture or group.
costumbre
routine
Sequence of actions that are repeated regularly.
rutina
behavior
Way of acting of a person.
conducta

Slang Meanings

To have bad luck
When someone has destructive habits, it is said that they have bad luck.
Cuando uno tiene hábitos destructivos, se dice que tiene mala pata.
To be a bookworm
Someone who has the habit of reading a lot can be called a bookworm.
Alguien que tiene el hábito de leer mucho puede ser llamado un ratón de biblioteca.