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habitualmente

ah-bee-twahl-MEN-teh/a.βi.tual.ˈmen.te/

“habitualmente” means “usually” in Spanish (describing a regular routine).

usually

Also: habitually, normally, regularly
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Habitualmente ceno a las ocho de la tarde.

A2

I usually have dinner at eight in the evening.

Ella viaja habitualmente por motivos de trabajo.

B1

She travels regularly for work reasons.

Aunque habitualmente soy puntual, hoy el tráfico me retrasó.

B2

Although I am usually on time, traffic delayed me today.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • raramente (rarely)
  • ocasionalmente (occasionally)
  • nunca (never)

Common Collocations

  • residir habitualmente – to live somewhere permanently
  • usar habitualmente – to use regularly
  • como ocurre habitualmente – as usually happens

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Words that translate to "habitualmente" in Spanish:

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👥 Word Family▼
hábito(habit) — Noun
habitual(usual/customary) — Adjective
habituar(to get used to) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
realmentefácilmente
📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Latin 'habitualis', which comes from 'habitus' (meaning condition, appearance, or dress). It relates to how we 'hold' ourselves or repeat actions.

First recorded: 17th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: habituallyFrench: habituellementItalian: abitualmente

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'habitualmente' more formal than 'normalmente'?

Yes, slightly. While both are used in daily life, 'habitualmente' is common in news, work settings, and formal writing, whereas 'normalmente' is the go-to for casual chat.

Does 'habitualmente' need an accent mark?

No. Even though some '-mente' words keep the accent of their original adjective (like 'fácilmente'), 'habitual' doesn't have an accent, so 'habitualmente' doesn't either.

Can I use it to mean 'usually' in every situation?

Almost! It specifically refers to things done out of custom or routine. If you just mean 'most of the time' regarding a general fact, 'normalmente' or 'por lo general' might be slightly better.