USED TO: estar acostumbrado a; acostumbrarse a; solía


be used to + _ing / noun: be accustomed to doing sth (sth is not unsusual for you)
I don't mind not having housemates. I'm used to living on my own. 
Sunshine one minute, rain next. That's Irish weather. After one year I'm used to it.
When I first arrived in Ireland I wasn't used to the weather. It was so strange for me.
So, after 1 year in Ireland, are you used to driving on the opposite side of the road?

get used to + _ing / noun: become accustomed to doing sth (adapt to doing sth)
When you start living alone you have to get used to doing a lot of housework.
Since I'm living in Ireland I'm getting used to having dinner at 18:00. In Spain people have dinner later.
When I arrived here I wasn't used to driving on the left, but I've got used to it.

No confundir estar acostumbrado a, y acostumbrarse a con soler (solía + inf., suelo + inf.)

Used to + Infinitive: past habits or states that are not true now.
I used to have long hair when I was younger.

(usually) + present simple: adverb that describes present habits or routines.
I usually wake up at 7:00.


used to live with my parents. Then I moved to a new apartment with my friends. At first I wasn't used to living with other people but after a few months I got used to it. Now, it's perfectly normal. I am used to sharing an apartment. Students and young adults usually share an apartment after they leave home. 




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