The Present Tense of acostumbrarse is used to describe habits or actions 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 (Castilian Spanish):

Acostumbrarse generally means to get used to or become 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 new situation: for example, Los niños se acostumbran rápidamente a la nueva escuela. (The children get accustomed to the new school quickly.)

To adapt to new circumstances: for example, Nos acostumbramos a vivir con menos lujos. (We adapt to living with fewer luxuries.)

To get into a habit (colloquial): for example, Me acostumbro a comer frente al televisor. (I get into the habit of eating in front of the TV.)

To become desensitized (rude): for example, Te acostumbras a los insultos de tu jefe. (You become desensitized to your boss’s insults.)

Examples

Examples of Acostumbrarse in the Present Tense

Cuando viajo, me acostumbro rápidamente a los nuevos horarios y costumbres. (When I travel, I quickly get used to the new schedules and customs.)

Mi amigo se acostumbra a levantarse temprano para ir al gimnasio. (My friend gets used to waking up early to go to the gym.)

En la oficina, nos acostumbramos a las nuevas políticas de la empresa. (At the office, we get used to the company’s new policies.)

¿Cuánto tiempo te acostumbras a vivir en un lugar nuevo? (How long does it take you to get used to living in a new place?)

Los niños se acostumbran rápido a las rutinas escolares. (Children quickly get used to school routines.)

Después de un tiempo, uno se acostumbra a los ruidos de la ciudad. (After a while, one gets used to the city noises.)

En la familia, nos acostumbramos a las tradiciones y celebraciones. (In the family, we get used to traditions and celebrations.)

¿Os acostumbráis al nuevo estilo de vida saludable? (Are you getting used to the new healthy lifestyle?)

Los inmigrantes se acostumbran gradualmente a la cultura local. (Immigrants gradually get used to the local culture.)

Cuando empiezas un trabajo nuevo, te acostumbras a las expectativas y responsabilidades. (When you start a new job, you get used to the expectations and responsibilities.)

En el equipo deportivo, nos acostumbramos a los entrenamientos intensos. (On the sports team, we get used to the intense training.)

Después de mudarme, me acostumbro a los nuevos vecinos y el barrio. (After moving, I get used to the new neighbors and neighborhood.)

Los turistas se acostumbran rápidamente al ritmo de vida relajado. (Tourists quickly get used to the relaxed pace of life.)

En la universidad, nos acostumbramos a estudiar por nuestra cuenta. (In university, we get used to studying on our own.)

Con el tiempo, te acostumbras a los cambios en tu vida personal. (Over time, you get used to the changes in your personal life.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Acostumbrarse (to get used to) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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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.