me acostaba

I went to bed

me acostaba

phrase

1. (used to express a habitual action in the past; first person singular)

a. I went to bed

Cuando era joven, casi no dormía. Me acostaba tarde y me levantaba temprano.

When I was young, I hardly slept. I went to bed late and got up early.

b. I used to go to bed

Antes me acostaba tarde porque no tenía que madrugar.

I used to go to bed late because I didn't have to get up early.

c. I'd go to bed

¿Durante el curso académico dormías ocho horas? - Sí, me acostaba a las once y me levantaba a las siete.

Did you sleep eight hours during the academic year? - Yes, I'd go to bed at eleven and get up at seven.

2. (used to express a specific action in the past; first person singular)

a. I was going to bed

¿Qué hacías cuando te llamé? - Justo me acostaba.

What were you doing when I called? - I was just going to bed.