No. 2,121 in Catalan

acostumen

"Acostumen" means "they are accustomed to" or "they usually."

In a sentence

Els gats acostumen a dormir moltes hores durant el dia.
Cats usually sleep many hours during the day.
Indicates a habitual action performed by the subject.
A Catalunya, els mesos d'estiu acostumen a ser calorosos.
In Catalonia, the summer months are usually hot.
Refers to a general trend or tendency often observed.
Els nens acostumen a jugar al parc després de l'escola.
Children usually play in the park after school.
Describes a typical activity or behavior linked to the subject.

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