acostumbrar Affirmative Imperative Conjugation
acostumbrar — to be in the habit of
The imperative of acostumbrar gives direct commands, like 'acostumbra' (you, informal) or 'acostumbren' (you, plural).
acostumbrar Affirmative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Affirmative Imperative
Use the imperative to give direct orders or instructions. For 'acostumbrar,' this means telling someone to get used to something. For example, '¡Acostúmbrate a la nueva rutina!' (Get used to the new routine!).
Notes on acostumbrar in the Affirmative Imperative
Acostumbrar is regular in the imperative. The 'tú' form drops the 'r' and adds 'a' (acostumbrar -> acostumbra), and the 'vosotros' form drops the 'r' and adds 'd' (acostumbrar -> acostumbrad).
Example Sentences
Acostumbra a levantarte temprano.
Get used to waking up early.
tú
Acostúmbrense a este clima.
Get used to this climate.
ustedes
Acostumbrad a los cambios.
Get used to the changes.
vosotros
Acostumbremos a pensar diferente.
Let's get used to thinking differently.
nosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the imperative for commands.
Correct: For 'you' informal, use 'acostumbra', not 'acostumbras'. For 'you' plural, use 'acostumbren', not 'acostumbran'.
Why: The imperative mood is specifically for commands, while the present indicative describes current actions or habits.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'd' on the vosotros form.
Correct: The command for 'vosotros' is 'acostumbrad', not 'acostumbra'.
Why: The 'd' ending is characteristic of the imperative form for 'vosotros'.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: acostumbro
The present tense of acostumbrar (e.g., acostumbro, acostumbra) means 'I am used to' or 'I habitually do'.
Preterite
yo: acostumbré
The preterite of acostumbrar is regular, describing completed actions like 'acostumbré' (I got used to) or 'acostumbraron' (they got used to).
Imperfect
yo: acostumbraba
The imperfect of acostumbrar (e.g., acostumbraba, acostumbraban) describes past habits or ongoing states of being used to something.
Future
yo: acostumbraré
The future tense of acostumbrar (e.g., acostumbraré, acostumbrará) means 'will get used to'.
Conditional
yo: acostumbraría
The conditional of acostumbrar (e.g., acostumbraría, acostumbrarían) means 'would get used to'.
Present Subjunctive
yo: acostumbre
The present subjunctive of acostumbrar (e.g., acostumbre, acostumbres) is used after expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: acostumbrara
The imperfect subjunctive of acostumbrar (e.g., acostumbrara, acostumbrase) is used for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Negative Imperative
yo: no acostumbres
Negative commands for acostumbrar use the present subjunctive, like 'no acostumbres' (don't get used to it).