Meaning and behavior
What does acostumbrar mean?
Acostumbrar means to use to (be in the habit of). VerbyGo classifies it as a regular -AR verb. It is non-reflexive.
to get accustomed to.
Build from reliable parts
Principal forms
- Infinitive
- acostumbrar
- Gerund
- acostumbrando
- Past participle
- acostumbrado
Regular -AR pattern
How this verb behaves
Acostumbrar follows the regular -ar pattern in the four tenses shown here.
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of acostumbrar for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Acostumbrar |
|---|---|
| yo | acostumbro |
| tú | acostumbras |
| él / ella / usted | acostumbra |
| nosotros / nosotras | acostumbramos |
| vosotros / vosotras | acostumbráis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | acostumbran |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of acostumbrar is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Acostumbrar |
|---|---|
| yo | acostumbré |
| tú | acostumbraste |
| él / ella / usted | acostumbró |
| nosotros / nosotras | acostumbramos |
| vosotros / vosotras | acostumbrasteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | acostumbraron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of acostumbrar, or for background information.
| Subject | Acostumbrar |
|---|---|
| yo | acostumbraba |
| tú | acostumbrabas |
| él / ella / usted | acostumbraba |
| nosotros / nosotras | acostumbrábamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | acostumbrabais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | acostumbraban |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of acostumbrar for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Acostumbrar |
|---|---|
| yo | acostumbraré |
| tú | acostumbrarás |
| él / ella / usted | acostumbrará |
| nosotros / nosotras | acostumbraremos |
| vosotros / vosotras | acostumbraréis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | acostumbrarán |
Verified context
Examples with acostumbrar
Ya os acostumbraréis a ello.
You'll get used to it.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRPronto te acostumbrarás al trabajo.
You'll soon get accustomed to the work.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FROs acostumbraréis rápido al clima frío.
You'll all get used to the cold climate in no time.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FR
Quick answers
Acostumbrar FAQ
What does acostumbrar mean?
Acostumbrar means to use to (be in the habit of).
Is acostumbrar regular or irregular?
Acostumbrar is a regular -AR verb.
What is the gerund of acostumbrar?
The gerund of acostumbrar is acostumbrando.
What is the past participle of acostumbrar?
The past participle of acostumbrar is acostumbrado.
How is acostumbrar conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is acostumbro, acostumbras, acostumbra, acostumbramos, acostumbran.
How is acostumbrar conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is acostumbré, acostumbraste, acostumbró, acostumbramos, acostumbraron.
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