Soler (en. Usually)

/so'leɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To indicate a habitual or frequent action.

I usually run every morning.

Suelo correr cada mañana.

To express a custom or tendency in the past.

When I was a child, I used to play in the park.

Cuando era niño, solía jugar en el parque.

To refer to something that is common or normal among certain people.

Students usually study in groups.

Los estudiantes suelen estudiar en grupo.

From the Latin 'soleo', which means 'to be accustomed'.

to usually do something

To have the habit of doing something.

soler hacer algo

to usually say

It is something that is generally said.

soler decir

to usually say and not do

To be accustomed to saying something without fulfilling it.

soler y no hacer

habit

Habitual practice of a group or individual.

costumbre

tendency

Inclination to act in a particular way.

tendencia

frequency

Regular occurrence of a fact.

frecuencia

To use something commonly in a group of friends.

In our group, we usually use that term all the time.

En nuestra pandilla, solemos usar ese término todo el tiempo.

To refer to the custom of going out to parties.

We usually go partying on weekends.

Solemos ir de fiesta los fines de semana.