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No. 9,270 in Spanish

acostumbraba

"Acostumbraba" means "used to" or "was accustomed to."

In a sentence

  • Yo acostumbraba a leer libros todas las noches.

    I used to read books every night.

    The word 'acostumbraba' is used in its past habitual form, describing a recurring action in the past.

  • Ella acostumbraba a pasear por el parque al atardecer.

    She used to walk through the park at dusk.

    Here, 'acostumbraba' again reflects a regular action in the past associated with a habit or routine.

  • Acostumbraba celebrar mi cumpleaños con mis amigos.

    I used to celebrate my birthday with my friends.

    In this usage, 'acostumbraba' indicates a past habitual action, emphasizing a traditional or repeated event.

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