FlexiLang
Your progress is not saved permanently. Log in to track your performance after closing the browser.
Explanations in: Greek English Spanish French
B1

Used to, would, be used to, get used to

Costumbres pasadas y estar acostumbrado: cuatro estructuras que no hay que confundir.

EstructuraSentidoEjemplo
used to + basecostumbre o estado pasado que ya no existeI used to smoke. (antes fumaba)
would + basecostumbre pasada (solo acciones, estilo narrativo)Every summer we would go to the beach.
be used to + nombre / -ingestar acostumbrado aI'm used to getting up early.
get used to + nombre / -ingacostumbrarse aYou'll get used to the weather.

Test yourself

  1. Traduce: «Antes vivía en Valencia.»
    Show answer
    I used to live in Valencia.
  2. Completa: I'm not used to (drive) on the left.
    Show answer
    driving
  3. Traduce: «Te acostumbrarás.»
    Show answer
    You'll get used to it.
  4. Traduce: «Suelo desayunar tarde.»
    Show answer
    I usually have breakfast late.