acostúmbrate
/akostumbɾate/from spelling rules
In Spanish, 'get used to it' is expressed as acostúmbrate.
This expression is used to tell someone to accept a situation that is unlikely to change. Acostúmbrate is often used as a blunt or dismissive way to tell someone they have no choice but to accept a new reality. To describe the general act of getting used to something, you can use the infinitive form acostumbrarse a algo.
Which one should you use?
Ya te acostumbrarás means 'you will get used to it', whereas Deberá acostumbrarse and Habrá que acostumbrarse frame the necessity of adaptation more formally.
How do you pronounce it?
/akostumbɾate/
Did you know?
- While acostúmbrate usually refers to mental acceptance, the reflexive verb acostumbrarse is also used for physical adaptations, such as the eyes adjusting to a dark room.
- The phrase no me acostumbro is often used as a gesture of stubborn resistance or a refusal to accept a situation, rather than a simple statement of fact.
- The verb acostumbrar can be used to mean 'to frequent' a specific place, linking the act of getting used to something with the physical act of repeatedly visiting a location.
Examples in context
- Acostúmbrate.Get used to it.This sentence shows how to use acostúmbrate as a standalone command.Tatoeba #9188658 by ignacio, translation #9188644 by CK
- Acostúmbrate, Tom.Get used to it, Tom.This sentence shows how to use acostúmbrate when addressing someone by name.Tatoeba #3603152 by ficion, translation #3371179 by CK
- Ya te acostumbrarás a las mañanas frías en esta ciudad.You'll get used to the cold mornings in this city.
- Es un trabajo difícil, así que acostúmbrate.It is a difficult job, so get used to it.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are discussing a new, strict company policy.
- ElenaEl jefe es muy estricto con los horarios.The boss is very strict with the schedules.
- AlejandroNo me gusta nada esta situación.I do not like this situation at all.
- ElenaNo va a cambiar, así que acostúmbrate.It is not going to change, so get used to it.
- AlejandroEstá bien, lo intentaré.Alright, I will try.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
