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“Acostumbrarse” (to get used to) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Acostumbrarse”

The Present Subjunctive of acostumbrarse is used to express a desire, emotion, doubt or uncertainty about the action of getting used to something, for example: Es importante que te acostumbres a las nuevas reglas. (It’s important that you get used to the new rules.)

Acostumbrarse is a regular -ar verb, so its Present Subjunctive conjugations follow the regular pattern for that verb type.

How to Use Acostumbrarse in the Subjunctive Mood

Acostumbrarse generally means to get used to or accustomed to something, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To get used to a new situation: for example, Es importante que te acostumbres a tu nuevo trabajo. (It’s important that you get used to your new job.)

To adapt to new circumstances: for example, Espero que se acostumbren pronto al clima de esta ciudad. (I hope they adapt soon to the climate of this city.)

To become accustomed to something: for example, No me acostumbraré a que me traten así. (I won’t get used to being treated like that.)

To get into the habit of something (colloquial): for example, Tendrás que acostumbrarte a levantarte temprano. (You’ll have to get into the habit of waking up early.)

Real Life Examples of Acostumbrarse in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que mi hijo se acostumbre a la nueva escuela pronto. (I hope my son gets used to the new school soon.)

Es importante que te acostumbres a un estilo de vida saludable. (It’s important that you get used to a healthy lifestyle.)

Mis padres quieren que me acostumbre a vivir solo antes de mudarme. (My parents want me to get used to living alone before I move out.)

Para los turistas, recomendamos que se acostumbren al clima cálido poco a poco. (For tourists, we recommend that they get used to the warm climate gradually.)

El jefe espera que todos nos acostumbremos a las nuevas políticas de la empresa. (The boss expects that we all get used to the company’s new policies.)

Aunque es difícil al principio, es mejor que os acostumbréis a hacer ejercicio regularmente. (Although it’s difficult at first, it’s better that you get used to exercising regularly.)

Cuando aprendes un idioma nuevo, es normal que te acostumbres lentamente a los sonidos extraños. (When you learn a new language, it’s normal that you get used to the strange sounds slowly.)

Los recién casados a veces se acostumbran con dificultad a vivir juntos. (Newlyweds sometimes have difficulty getting used to living together.)

Para tener éxito en el trabajo, es esencial que nos acostumbremos a las largas horas. (To be successful at work, it’s essential that we get used to the long hours.)

Recomiendo que se acostumbren a revisar cuidadosamente los contratos antes de firmarlos. (I recommend that you get used to carefully reviewing contracts before signing them.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Acostumbrarse (to get used to) in the Subjunctive Mood (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.