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habitual means usual — a common term in Essential Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: October 21, 2025

📘 Essential Spanish

habitual

adjective • /[ah-bee-TOO-al]/

usual

Example:

Es mi rutina habitual cada mañana.

It’s my usual routine every morning.

🧠 What does habitual mean?

Habitual means usual or customary. It describes something done or occurring regularly, typically by habit or established practice. It's an adjective, so it describes a noun.

📚 Extra examples

  • Es habitual que tome café por la mañana.
    It's usual for me to drink coffee in the morning.
  • Su comportamiento habitual es tranquilo y reservado.
    Their usual behavior is calm and reserved.
  • Ese restaurante es mi lugar habitual para almorzar.
    That restaurant is my usual lunch spot.
  • No es habitual que llueva tanto en julio.
    It's not usual for it to rain so much in July.

💡 Did You Know?

While 'habitual' means 'usual,' it's derived from the word 'hábito' which means 'habit.' So, something 'habitual' is something done out of habit!

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "habitual"

Synonyms: usual, customary, regular, normal, típico, corriente, frecuente
Opposites: unusual, rare, infrequent, inusual, raro, poco frecuente

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'usual' in Spanish?
The most common way to say 'usual' in Spanish is 'habitual'.
How do you pronounce 'habitual' in Spanish?
It's pronounced ah-bee-too-AL, with the stress on the last syllable.
How do you use 'habitual' in a sentence?
You can use 'habitual' just like you would use 'usual' in English. For example: 'Es habitual que salga a caminar por las tardes' (It's usual for me to go for a walk in the afternoons).
What is the English translation of 'habitual'?
The English translation of 'habitual' is 'usual' or 'customary'.
Does 'habitual' change for gender or number?
Yes, 'habitual' does change to agree with the noun it modifies. For example: 'el cliente habitual' (the usual customer - masculine singular), 'la clienta habitual' (the usual customer - feminine singular), 'los clientes habituales' (the usual customers - masculine plural), 'las clientas habituales' (the usual customers - feminine plural).
Is 'habitual' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'habitual' is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Does 'habitual' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'habitual' doesn't have any slang or double meanings. It's a straightforward and commonly used word.
Is 'habitual' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, 'habitual' is used in the same way across Spain and Latin America.

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