The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Acostumbrarse is used to give direct orders or instructions for someone to get used to something, for example: Acostúmbrate a la nueva rutina. (Get used to the new routine.)

Acostumbrarse is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in this tense follow the typical pattern for that verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Acostumbrarse (to get used to) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish):

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

To get used to something: For example, ¡Acostúmbrate a la nueva rutina! (Get used to the new routine!)

To adapt to new circumstances: For example, ¡Acostúmbrate a vivir sin lujos! (Get used to living without luxuries!)

To become familiar with something (colloquial): For example, ¡Acostúmbrate a esta movida! (Get used to this scene/way of doing things!)

To resign oneself to a situation (idiomatic): For example, ¡Acostúmbrate y no protestes tanto! (Just get used to it and stop complaining so much!)

Examples

Examples of Acostumbrarse in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Acostúmbrate a la nueva rutina! Es importante adaptarse a los cambios. (Get used to the new routine! It’s important to adapt to changes.)

Para tener éxito en tu nuevo trabajo, acostúmbrate a levantarte temprano. (To be successful in your new job, get used to waking up early.)

Mamá, acostúmbrate a usar la tecnología. Es la forma de comunicarnos ahora. (Mom, get used to using technology. That’s how we communicate now.)

Cuando viajes al extranjero, acostúmbrate a probar comidas nuevas. Es parte de la experiencia cultural. (When traveling abroad, get used to trying new foods. It’s part of the cultural experience.)

Si quieres mejorar tu salud, acostúmbrate a hacer ejercicio con regularidad. (If you want to improve your health, get used to exercising regularly.)

Señor, acostúmbrese a respetar las reglas de la compañía. Así funcionamos aquí. (Sir, get used to respecting the company’s rules. That’s how we operate here.)

Hijos, acostúmbrense a ayudar en las tareas del hogar. Todos debemos contribuir. (Kids, get used to helping with household chores. We all need to contribute.)

En esta empresa, acostúmbrese a trabajar bajo presión. Así es el ritmo aquí. (In this company, get used to working under pressure. That’s the pace here.)

Cuando te mudes a una nueva ciudad, acostúmbrate a explorar los alrededores. Así conocerás mejor el lugar. (When you move to a new city, get used to exploring the surroundings. That way you’ll get to know the place better.)

Acostúmbrate, amigo. Esta es la forma en que vivimos por aquí. (Get used to it, friend. This is how we live around here.)

Para tener una vida más saludable, acostúmbrate a comer más frutas y verduras. (To live a healthier life, get used to eating more fruits and vegetables.)

En esta familia, acostúmbrense a pasar tiempo de calidad juntos. Es muy importante para nosotros. (In this family, get used to spending quality time together. It’s very important to us.)

Si quieres aprender un nuevo idioma, acostúmbrate a practicarlo a diario. La constancia es clave. (If you want to learn a new language, get used to practicing it daily. Consistency is key.)

Para tener éxito en los estudios, acostúmbrate a organizarte y establecer rutinas. Te ayudará a rendir mejor. (To succeed in your studies, get used to being organized and establishing routines. It will help you perform better.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Acostumbrarse (to get used to) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.