What does acostumbrado in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word acostumbrado in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use acostumbrado in Spanish.

The word acostumbrado in Spanish means used to, used to doing, usual, get used to, be in the habit of, get used to, become used to, tend to. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word acostumbrado

used to

(habituado a algo)

(expression: Prepositional phrase, adverbial phrase, or other phrase or expression--for example, "behind the times," "on your own.")
Los obreros de la construcción, acostumbrados al ruido estridente de las máquinas, trabajan tranquilamente.
The construction workers, used to the raucous noise of the machines, work calmly.

used to doing

(habituado a una acción)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Acostumbrada a levantarse temprano, la maestra siempre llegaba a la escuela antes que todos.
Used to getting up early, the teacher always arrived at school before everybody else.

usual

adjetivo (habitual, usual)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Esa noche la cuidadora no llegó a la hora acostumbrada. Llegó una hora después de lo acostumbrado.
That night the care worker didn't arrive at the usual time - she was an hour late.

get used to

verbo transitivo (habituar a alguien a algo) (by habit or practice)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Lo acostumbraron a no levantarse de la mesa sin pedir permiso a sus padres.
They got him used to not leaving the table without asking his parents' permission.

be in the habit of

verbo intransitivo (tener el hábito)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Acostumbro a andar descalza por casa.
I am in the habit of walking barefoot around the house.

get used to, become used to

verbo pronominal (habituarse)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")
Me he acostumbrado a tomar café por las mañanas y ahora lo necesito.
I've become (or: got) used to having coffee in the mornings, and now I need it.

tend to

verbo transitivo (suceder usualmente)

Esta calle acostumbra ser muy ruidosa, peor hoy apenas hay tráfico.
This street tends to be very noisy, but today there's hardly any traffic.

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