acostumbrada
“acostumbrada” means “accustomed (to)” in Spanish (describing a habit or routine).
accustomed (to), used (to)
Also: in the habit (of)
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Mi hermana está acostumbrada a trabajar hasta tarde.
A2My sister is used to working late.
La perra no estaba acostumbrada al ruido de la ciudad.
B1The dog (female) was not accustomed to the city noise.
Ella dijo que ya estaba acostumbrada a la comida picante.
B1She said she was already used to spicy food.
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How would you correctly translate: 'Ana is used to the cold weather'?
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The word comes from the older Spanish word 'costumbre' (custom or habit), which itself originated from the Latin word *consuetudinem*, meaning 'habit' or 'usage.' The verb form 'acostumbrar' was created by adding the prefix 'a-' to mean 'to make into a habit.'
First recorded: 13th century (base verb)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'acostumbrada' end in '-a'?
'Acostumbrada' is the feminine form. It must be used whenever you are describing a female person (like 'mi madre') or a feminine noun (like 'la rutina'). If you were describing a male person or a masculine noun, you would use 'acostumbrado' (ending in '-o').
Can I use 'acostumbrada' without the verb 'estar'?
Yes, but it is less common. You can use it as a standalone adjective (like 'the accustomed path' — 'la senda acostumbrada'), but when talking about a person's current state of being 'used to' something, 'estar' is required: 'Ella está acostumbrada...'