Spanish Conversation · Level 48
74 words
Spanish word
usual
Pronunciation
IPA/uˈswal/
Meaning
- adjectiveusual
Example
No es usual comer tan tarde.
It is not usual to eat so late.
More examples
La hora usual de la reunión es a las nueve.
The usual time for the meeting is nine o'clock.
Core concept
A predictable, typical situation in daily life.
Common phrases
hora usual
usual time
forma usual
usual way
situación usual
usual situation
Similar words
habitual: Results from long-established repetition and is carried out automatically.
normal: Conforms to standard criteria or expectations and counts as the ordinary state.
frecuente: Takes place often or on many occasions within the same context.
cotidiano: Connected with daily activities and the ordinary course of each day.
Definition in Spanish
Que ocurre con frecuencia o forma parte de la rutina; típico en situaciones cotidianas.
Word origin
Derived from Latin usuālis (from usus 'use'), originally meaning 'pertaining to use or habit' and adopted into Spanish with the meaning 'habitual' or 'ordinary'.
Usage tips
- The adverb 'usualmente' exists but 'normalmente' and 'por lo general' are more frequent in casual speech, while 'lo habitual' or 'lo usual' are common noun phrases.