No. 2,679 in Catalan
acostuma
"Acostuma" means "usually does" or "tends to" in English.
In a sentence
Ell acostuma a córrer al matí.
He usually runs in the morning.
The word 'acostuma' is used to indicate a habitual action, suggesting that running in the morning is his regular practice.
Acostuma a ploure durant la tardor aquí.
It usually rains during autumn here.
Here, 'acostuma' describes a recurring or expected seasonal phenomenon, highlighting a general tendency of rain during autumn in the specified location.
Aquest tipus de pintura acostuma a ser més cara.
This type of paint tends to be more expensive.
In this sentence, 'acostuma' implies expectation or a typical characteristic, stating that this type of paint is generally more expensive than others.
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