Usual (en. Usual)

/uˈsual/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Practice or behavior that is repeated frequently.
Juan's usual arrival time is at eight.
La hora de llegada habitual de Juan es a las ocho.
What is normal or expected in a given context.
It is usual for stores to close on holidays.
Es usual que los comercios cierren en festivos.

Etymology

From the Latin 'usus', which means use.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in its usual form
In the habitual manner.
en su forma usual
more than usual
More than what is considered normal.
más de lo usual
under usual circumstances
In the normal context.
bajo circunstancias usuales

Related Words

habits
Behaviors or actions that are repeated regularly.
hábitos
customs
Practices or traditions that are shared by a group.
costumbres
normality
The state of what is common or habitual.
normalidad

Slang Meanings

Something that is expected of someone.
He always arrives late; it's his usual way of doing things.
Siempre llega tarde, es su manera usual de hacer las cosas.
A typical behavior within a group.
What he did today is not at all usual for him.
Lo que hizo hoy no es nada usual para él.