Three different structures
| Structure | Meaning | Example |
| used to + verb | Past habit or state that is finished | I used to play football. |
| be used to + -ing / noun | Accustomed to (now) | I'm used to getting up early. |
| get used to + -ing / noun | Become accustomed | I'm getting used to the cold. |
Questions and negatives with used to
Use did and the base form use to: Did you use to live here? / I didn't use to like fish.
Watch out
- Used to is only for the past. For present habits use the present simple: I usually walk.
- After be/get used to, use -ing (or a noun), not the base verb.
En español
Used to + verbo = solía (hábito pasado que ya no existe). Be used to + -ing = estar acostumbrado a. Get used to + -ing = acostumbrarse a. Para preguntar y negar con used to usa did + use to.
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