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hábito

/AH-bee-toh/

habit

A happy child standing on a small stool at a bathroom sink, holding a toothbrush and brushing their teeth, illustrating a daily routine.

A daily routine, like brushing teeth, is a type of hábito (habit).

hábito(noun)

mA1

habit

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a repeated action or routine

Also:

custom

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a common practice

📝 In Action

Tengo el hábito de revisar mi teléfono al despertar.

A1

I have the habit of checking my phone when I wake up.

Para perder peso, debes cambiar tus malos hábitos alimenticios.

A2

To lose weight, you must change your bad eating habits.

Crear un hábito de estudio constante es clave para el éxito.

B1

Creating a constant study habit is key to success.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • adquirir un hábito – to acquire a habit
  • perder el hábito – to lose the habit
  • mal hábito – bad habit

💡 Grammar Points

Use with 'Tener'

You often use the verb 'tener' (to have) with 'hábito' to show possession of a routine: 'Tengo el hábito de...' (I have the habit of...).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing 'hábito' and 'traje'

Mistake: "Using 'traje' (suit/costume) when talking about a routine."

Correction: Always use 'hábito' for a routine or repeated action. 'Traje' is only for clothing.

⭐ Usage Tips

Focus on Repetition

Remember 'hábito' implies something done repeatedly and often unconsciously, like brushing your teeth or drinking tea.

A long, simple brown monastic robe with a rope belt and hood, representing traditional religious clothing.

The traditional religious garment worn by monks or nuns is also called a hábito (habit).

hábito(noun)

mB1

habit

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religious clothing

Also:

robe

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monk's or nun's garment

📝 In Action

El sacerdote se puso su hábito antes de la ceremonia.

B1

The priest put on his habit before the ceremony.

Tomar el hábito es un compromiso de por vida con la fe.

B2

Taking the habit (joining the order) is a lifelong commitment to the faith.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • vestidura (garment)
  • túnica (tunic)

Common Collocations

  • hábito monástico – monastic habit
  • tomar el hábito – to take the veil/join a religious order

💡 Grammar Points

Context is Key

When talking about clothing, 'hábito' almost always refers to religious garments. If you mean regular clothes, use 'ropa' or 'vestido'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: hábito

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'hábito' in the sense of 'clothing'?

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Word Family

habitual(usual, customary) - adjective
habituarse(to get used to, to become accustomed) - verb

Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'hábito' mean 'suit' (like a business suit)?

No. Although 'hábito' is related to the English word 'attire,' in modern Spanish, it almost never means a business suit. For a business suit, use 'traje.' 'Hábito' only means a routine or religious clothing.

How do I say 'I got used to it' using a word from the 'hábito' family?

You would use the reflexive verb 'habituarse': 'Me habitué a la comida picante' (I got used to the spicy food).