Usos de "USED TO" en inglés: cómo usar "used to" en inglés

Summary

This transcript provides an in-depth explanation of the English phrases 'used to,' 'get used to,' and 'be used to.' It highlights how 'used to' refers to past habits or states, such as 'I used to smoke' or 'we used to be friends.' Meanwhile, 'get used to' and 'be used to' describe the process of becoming accustomed to something, like 'you'll get used to your new life' or 'are you used to city life yet?' The video clarifies the difference between these expressions, helping learners understand how to use them in everyday English conversations.

Takeaways

• 😀 'Used to' refers to past habits or states, indicating something that was regular or common in the past.
• 😀 'Used to' can also express familiarity or adaptation to something, like being accustomed to a certain situation or condition.
• 😀 'Used to' is followed by a verb in its base form, e.g., 'I used to smoke.'
• 😀 'Get used to' refers to becoming accustomed to something new or different over time.
• 😀 'Get used to' is typically followed by a noun or a gerund (verb + ing), e.g., 'I got used to the cold weather.'
• 😀 The phrase 'I am used to' indicates an ongoing state of being accustomed to something, e.g., 'I am used to hard work.'
• 😀 'Used to' can also be used to describe a previous state of being or behavior that has changed, e.g., 'I used to exercise every day.'
• 😀 'They were used to staying up late' shows past habitual behavior.
• 😀 'Are you used to city life yet?' is an example of asking someone if they have adapted to a new way of life.
• 😀 The difference between 'used to' and 'get used to' lies in their use: 'used to' for past actions, 'get used to' for the process of becoming accustomed to something.

Q & A

What is the meaning of 'used to' in English?

'Used to' refers to something that was a habit or regular occurrence in the past but no longer happens in the present. It is used to talk about past routines or states.

How is 'used to' different from 'use' in English?

'Use' means to employ something for a purpose, while 'used to' refers to being accustomed to something, typically in the past.

What does 'get used to' mean?

'Get used to' means to become accustomed to something over time. It refers to the process of adapting to a new situation or condition.

Can 'used to' be used with a gerund?

Yes, 'used to' can be followed by a gerund (verb + ing) to express familiarity or past habits, e.g., 'I used to smoking,' although this structure is uncommon.

Can 'used to' be used with a noun or a verb?

'Used to' can be used with a verb in its base form to describe past actions, e.g., 'I used to play sports,' or it can be used with a noun to describe past situations, e.g., 'They used to be friends.'

What does the phrase 'I am used to hard work' mean?

The phrase 'I am used to hard work' means that the speaker has become accustomed to working hard, implying that hard work is a regular part of their life.

What does 'are you used to city life yet?' ask?

The question 'Are you used to city life yet?' asks if the person has become accustomed to living in a city, typically after moving there from another place.

What is the meaning of 'we got used to each other'?

'We got used to each other' means that over time, two people became accustomed to each other’s habits or behaviors, implying that they became comfortable or familiar with one another.

What does 'used to smoke' imply?

'Used to smoke' means that in the past, the person regularly smoked, but they no longer do it now.

How is 'used to' used to describe change over time?

'Used to' can describe a shift from a past situation to a present one. For example, 'She needs to get used to college' suggests she must adapt to the new environment over time.