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habitual
/aˈβi.twal/
usual
Es su comportamiento habitual llegar tarde al trabajo.
It's his usual behavior to arrive late at work.
neutral
Done or doing something by habit; usual or customary.
El consumo habitual de frutas es beneficioso para la salud.
Habitual consumption of fruits is beneficial for health.
Los clientes habituales reciben descuentos.
Regular customers receive discounts.
Often used in contexts like routines, behaviors, or repeated actions.
Collocations
consumo habitualhabitual consumptioncliente habitualregular customercomportamiento habitualusual behavior
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Pro Tip
Avoid false friends
Do not confuse 'habitual' with 'habitable' (habitable) or 'habit' (hábito). 'Habitual' describes frequency, not suitability or a single action.
Gold Rule
Position in sentences
As an adjective, 'habitual' typically precedes the noun it modifies (e.g., 'el consumo habitual').
Word Origin
From Latin *habitualis*, derived from *habitus* (habit, condition), from *habere* (to have, hold).
Usage Notes
Used to describe actions or states that are repeated regularly. In legal contexts, it may refer to something done repeatedly or customarily.
Word Breakdown
habit-
root related to 'habit'
root-ual
suffix forming adjectives (related to)
suffixDiccionario Español-Inglés