TO BE USED TO

TO BE USED TO

1. When "used to" is used as an adjective it means "to be accustomed to". It is used for things that are familiar, normal or common and can be used in any verb tense. When "to be used to" is followed by a verb, the verb must be in gerund ("ing").

   • EXAMPLES: 1- She’s used to living alone. (Ella está acostumbrada a vivir sola.) 2- We weren’t used to traveling a lot. (No estábamos acostumbrados a viajar mucho.) 3- I’m not used to this cold weather. (No estoy acostumbrado a este frío.)

2. Note: When we use the verb "get" instead of "be" it indicates the process of becoming familiar with something. See the lesson of the verb to get for more information on this verb.

   • EXAMPLES: 1- They divorced over 2 years ago. She has gotten used to living alone. (Se divorciaron hace más de 2 años. Ella se ha acostumbrado a vivir sola.) 2- With this new job I am getting used to traveling a lot. (Con este nuevo trabajo me estoy acostumbrando a viajar mucho.) 3- You need to get used to this cold weather if you are going to live here.(Necesitas acostumbrarte a este frío si vas a vivir aquí.)