/a.βiˈtwal/
Translation
usual, habitual, regular
Word origin
From Late Latin habitualis, from Latin habitus ('condition, habit'), the past participle of habere ('to have, to hold'). The English 'habit' and 'habitual' share this root.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- habitualis
- English cognates
- habit, habitual
Grammar
Examples
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Coffee with milk is my usual breakfast.
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Regular customers get a special discount.
llueva .
It is common for it to rain a lot at this time of year.
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We went back to our usual table at the restaurant.
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With less traffic than usual, we arrived early.
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