1. An action or behavior that is performed regularly and repeatedly, often without conscious thought, becoming part of one's routine
Brushing your teeth before bed is a habitual act for most people.
Escovar os dentes antes de dormir é um ato habitual para a maioria das pessoas.
2. In legal contexts, a repeated offense or criminal behavior that demonstrates a pattern of wrongdoing
The judge considered the defendant's habitual acts of violence in sentencing.
O juiz considerou os atos habituais de violência do réu na sentença.
3. A customary or conventional practice in a given community or culture
Greeting with a kiss on the cheek is a habitual act in many European cultures.
Cumprimentar com um beijo na bochecha é um ato habitual em muitas culturas europeias.