Habituado (en. Accustomed)
/aβituˈaðo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who has acquired a custom or habit in something.
The dog is accustomed to walking every day.
El perro está habituado a pasear todos los días.
One who is familiar or common in a particular environment.
The children are accustomed to the new school.
Los niños están habituados a la nueva escuela.
One who has adapted to a way of life or routine.
After several months, I have adapted to life in the city.
Después de varios meses, me he habituado a la vida en la ciudad.
Etymology
It derives from the verb 'habituar', which comes from the Latin 'habituare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to be accustomed to
To be accustomed to something and able to handle it without difficulty.
estar habituado a
to get used to
To get used to a new situation or environment.
habituarse a
not to be accustomed
Not to be accustomed to something.
no estar habituado
Related Words
habituation
The process of getting used to or acquiring a habit.
habituación
unaccustomed
One who is not accustomed to a particular situation.
inhabituado
Slang Meanings
To be in automatic mode.
Since I started working here, I am used to doing the same thing every day.
Desde que trabajo aquí, estoy habituado a hacer lo mismo cada día.
To be part of the scenery.
Now that I have been here for so long, I am accustomed in this neighborhood.
Ahora que llevo tanto tiempo aquí, soy habituado en este barrio.