criatura de hábitos
/kɾjatuɾa de abitos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "creature of habit" is translated into Spanish as criatura de hábitos.
This phrase is used to describe a person who is very prone to routine.
Meaning: one prone to routine (noun)
Did you know?
- The word criatura in Spanish is often used to describe a small child or a vulnerable person, regardless of whether they are actually a 'creature' in the biological sense.
- The Spanish word hábito refers to both a routine and the traditional dress worn by members of a religious order.
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, describing someone as cuadrado 'square' is a common slang alternative to saying they are a criatura de hábitos.
Examples in context
- Mi jefe es una persona de costumbres fijasMy boss is a creature of habit
- Mi amiga es muy apegada a la rutinaMy friend is a creature of habit
- Soy un amante de la rutinaI am a creature of habit
- Mi madre es una persona de costumbres fijas. Le gusta tener una rutina establecida.My mother is a creature of habit, she enjoys having a set routine.
- No me gusta cambiar mi rutina, soy una criatura de hábitos.I don't like changing my routine, I am a creature of habit.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their morning routines at a cafe.
- María¿Siempre pides el mismo café, Mateo?Do you always order the same coffee, Mateo?
- MateoSí, soy una criatura de hábitos.Yes, I am a creature of habit.
- MaríaYo también, me gusta la constancia.Me too, I like consistency.
- MateoEs mejor no complicarse la vida.It's better not to make life complicated.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
