No. 3,034 in Portuguese
acostumado
"Acostumado" means "accustomed" or "used to" in English.
In a sentence
Estou acostumado a acordar cedo todos os dias.
I am used to waking up early every day.
Here, 'acostumado' is used to express a habitual action, indicating someone has adapted to a routine or pattern over time.
Ela ainda não está acostumada com o novo trabalho.
She is not yet used to the new job.
In this context, 'acostumado' refers to someone's process of becoming familiar or comfortable with a new situation or experience.
Estamos ficando acostumados com o clima imprevisível da região.
We are getting used to the unpredictable weather of the region.
Here, 'acostumados' indicates a gradual adaptation to a recurring condition or environment.
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