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"Used to" is a phrase which is often translated as "soler", and "accustomed to" is an adjective which is often translated as "acostumbrado a". Learn more about the difference between "used to" and "accustomed to" below.
used to()
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (general)
a. no direct translation
The following examples show ways to translate this word or phrase without using a direct equivalent.
My family used to go to the beach every summer when I was a kid.Mi familia iba a la playa todos los veranos cuando era niño.
Our coworker used to have the cutest pet rabbit named Bunthony Hopkins.Nuestra compañera tenía un conejito monísimo llamado Bunthony Hopkins.
b. soler (only in the imperfect)
My grandfather used to hide chocolate from my grandmother all over the house.Mi abuelo solía esconder chocolates de mi abuela por toda la casa.
accustomed to()
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (general)
a. acostumbrado a
I'm accustomed to dealing with aggressive people.Estoy acostumbrado a tratar con gente agresiva.
