acostumbrar

to be accustomed to

verb ah-kohs-toom-BRAHR Less Common

Also means

to get used to

Usage Note

Acostumbrar is used in two key constructions: acostumbrar a + infinitive (to be in the habit of doing something) and the reflexive acostumbrarse a (to get used to something new). The first sense is more common in Latin America; in Spain soler is often preferred for habitual actions.

Examples

"Me acostumbré a levantarme temprano."

Natural Translation

I got used to waking up early.

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