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acostumbrado

ah-kohs-toom-BRAH-dohakostumˈbɾaðo

“acostumbrado” means “used to” in Spanish (familiar with something).

used to, accustomed

Also: in the habit of
A smiling young child is sitting comfortably and relaxed on the back of a large, gentle golden retriever dog, illustrating familiarity and being accustomed to something.

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No te preocupes por el frío; ya estoy acostumbrado a estas temperaturas.

A2

Don't worry about the cold; I'm already used to these temperatures.

Ella está acostumbrada a leer un libro antes de dormir.

B1

She is accustomed to reading a book before sleeping.

Los niños no están acostumbrados a comer verduras.

B1

The children are not used to eating vegetables.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • habituado (habituated)
  • familiarizado (familiarized)

Antonyms

  • desacostumbrado (unaccustomed)
  • extraño (strange, unfamiliar)

Common Collocations

  • estar acostumbrado a – to be used to (doing something)
  • hacerse acostumbrado – to get used to

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "acostumbrado" in Spanish:

accustomed→used to→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: acostumbrado

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'acostumbrada' to say 'She is used to the noise'?

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👥 Word Family▼
acostumbrar(to accustom, to be in the habit of) — Verb
costumbre(custom, habit) — Noun
acostumbrarse(to get used to, to become accustomed) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin root *consuetudo*, which meant 'custom' or 'habit.' The Spanish verb *acostumbrar* (to accustom) was formed, and *acostumbrado* is its past form, now used as a descriptive adjective.

First recorded: 13th century (in related forms)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: acostumadoItalian: costume

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I use 'acostumbrado' versus the verb 'soler'?

'Acostumbrado' (used with 'estar') describes a state: 'I am used to it.' 'Soler' is a verb that describes a repeated action in the present or past: 'Suelo levantarme tarde' (I usually get up late). They are not interchangeable.

Does 'acostumbrado' change form?

Yes! Because it acts as an adjective, it must match the person or thing it describes in gender and number. Examples: 'acostumbrado' (masculine singular), 'acostumbrada' (feminine singular), 'acostumbrados' (masculine plural).