acostumbrar Present Subjunctive Conjugation
acostumbrar — to be in the habit of
The present subjunctive of acostumbrar (e.g., acostumbre, acostumbres) is used after expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
acostumbrar Present Subjunctive Forms
When to Use the Present Subjunctive
This is your go-to for expressing wishes, doubts, emotions, or recommendations related to getting used to something. For example, 'Espero que te acostumbres pronto.' (I hope you get used to it soon). It's also used in negative commands.
Notes on acostumbrar in the Present Subjunctive
Acostumbrar is regular in the present subjunctive. It follows the standard pattern for -ar verbs: drop the -ar and add the opposite vowel (e -> é).
Example Sentences
Quiero que te acostumbres a la vida aquí.
I want you to get used to life here.
tú
Dudo que él se acostumbre al horario nuevo.
I doubt he will get used to the new schedule.
él/ella/usted
Es necesario que todos nos acostumbremos a la situación.
It's necessary that we all get used to the situation.
nosotros
No creo que ellos se acostumbren fácilmente.
I don't think they will get used to it easily.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the present indicative instead of the present subjunctive.
Correct: After verbs expressing doubt or desire like 'dudar' or 'querer', use 'acostumbre', 'acostumbres', etc., not 'acostumbra', 'acostumbras'.
Why: The subjunctive mood is triggered by the uncertainty or subjectivity implied by the main clause.
Mistake: Forgetting the 'no' in negative commands.
Correct: Negative commands use the present subjunctive, e.g., 'No acostumbres'.
Why: The structure for negative commands relies on the present subjunctive.
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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'.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: acostumbrara
The imperfect subjunctive of acostumbrar (e.g., acostumbrara, acostumbrase) is used for past hypotheticals or wishes.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: acostumbra
The imperative of acostumbrar gives direct commands, like 'acostumbra' (you, informal) or 'acostumbren' (you, plural).
Negative Imperative
yo: no acostumbres
Negative commands for acostumbrar use the present subjunctive, like 'no acostumbres' (don't get used to it).