habitual
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📝 In Action
Su hora habitual de llegada son las nueve.
A2His usual time of arrival is nine o'clock.
El consumo habitual de azúcar no es saludable.
B1The habitual consumption of sugar is not healthy.
Esta es la ruta habitual que toma el autobús.
B2This is the regular route the bus takes.
💡 Grammar Points
Agreement is Simple
Since 'habitual' ends in '-l,' it works for both masculine and feminine words (like 'el café' or 'la rutina'). You only need to add '-es' for plural: 'clientes habituales'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Adjective vs. Adverb
Mistake: "Usa 'habitual' en lugar de 'habitualmente' para describir un verbo (e.g., 'Él come habitual')."
Correction: Use the adverb 'habitualmente' (usually/habitually) when describing *how* an action is done: 'Él come habitualmente a las dos.' 'Habitual' describes a *thing*.
⭐ Usage Tips
For Routines
Use 'habitual' to describe things tied to a schedule or tradition. If you want to talk about the action of doing something often, consider using 'siempre' (always) or 'frecuentemente' (frequently) instead.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: habitual
Question 1 of 2
¿Cuál es la forma plural de 'práctica habitual'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'habitual' and 'normal'?
'Habitual' focuses specifically on something that is done repeatedly due to a routine or custom (e.g., your habitual coffee shop). 'Normal' is broader and refers to something that is typical or standard across many people or situations.