The Present Tense of acostumbrarse is used to describe habits or customs that you are currently getting used to, for example, Me acostumbro a levantarme temprano. (I’m getting used to waking up early.)
Acostumbrarse is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the present tense follow the typical pattern for this verb type.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Acostumbrarse (to get used to) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):
Pronoun | Conjugation |
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Yo | me |
Tú | acostumbro |
Él / Ella / Usted | te |
Nosotros / Nosotras | acostumbras |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | acostumbra |
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Usage of Acostumbrarse in the Present Tense
Acostumbrarse generally means to get used to or accustomed to something, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To get used to something: For example, Me acostumbro a levantarme temprano para ir al trabajo. (I get used to waking up early to go to work.)
To become accustomed to a habit or routine: For example, Nos acostumbramos a comer a las 8 de la noche. (We get accustomed to eating at 8 pm.)
To adapt to new circumstances: For example, Se acostumbra rápido a vivir en otra ciudad. (He/She gets used to living in another city quickly.)
Colloquial usage – to get comfortable with something: For example, Ya me acostumbré a tu mal carácter. (I’ve gotten used to your bad temper.)
Rude usage – to get used to unpleasant situations: For example, Te acostumbras a que te traten mal. (You get used to being treated badly.)
Examples
Examples of Acostumbrarse in the Present Tense
Yo me acostumbro a levantarme temprano para ir al trabajo. (I get used to waking up early to go to work.)
Mi hermana se acostumbra rápidamente a los cambios de rutina. (My sister gets used to changes in routine quickly.)
¿Te acostumbras al nuevo horario de clases? (Are you getting used to the new class schedule?)
Ella se acostumbra a vivir en una ciudad grande después de mudarse del pueblo. (She gets used to living in a big city after moving from a small town.)
Cuando viajo, me acostumbro a las costumbres locales lo más rápido posible. (When I travel, I get used to the local customs as quickly as possible.)
Los recién casados se acostumbran a su nueva vida juntos. (The newlyweds are getting used to their new life together.)
¿Te acostumbras al ruido de la construcción por las mañanas? (Are you getting used to the construction noise in the mornings?)
Mi compañero de cuarto se acostumbra a mis hábitos de estudio. (My roommate is getting used to my study habits.)
Los inmigrantes se acostumbran a la cultura y las tradiciones de su nuevo país. (Immigrants get used to the culture and traditions of their new country.)
Después de un tiempo, te acostumbras al clima cálido de la región. (After a while, you get used to the warm climate of the region.)
El equipo se acostumbra a jugar con su nuevo entrenador. (The team is getting used to playing with their new coach.)
Cuando empiezas un trabajo nuevo, te acostumbras a las reglas y procedimientos de la empresa. (When you start a new job, you get used to the company’s rules and procedures.)
Los padres primerizos se acostumbran a la falta de sueño con un bebé en casa. (First-time parents get used to the lack of sleep with a baby at home.)
Después de mudarme, me acostumbro a tomar una ruta diferente al trabajo. (After moving, I get used to taking a different route to work.)
Con el tiempo, te acostumbras a los modismos y expresiones de un nuevo idioma. (Over time, you get used to the idioms and expressions of a new language.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Acostumbrarse (to get used to) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
Spanish | English |
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Yo me | I get used to |
Tú acostumbro | You get used to |
Él / Ella / Usted te | He / She / You gets used to |
Nosotros / Nosotras acostumbras | We get used to |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes acostumbra | They / You all get used to |
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Synonyms
The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.