habitual

[həˈbɪtʃuəl]

adjective

habitual

1. Done or occurring regularly or as a habit; customary or usual

He was a habitual smoker who couldn't go a day without cigarettes.

Ele era um fumador habitual que não conseguia passar um dia sem cigarros.

2. Done or acting in a particular way by habit; accustomed

The habitual latecomer finally arrived on time.

O atrasado habitual finalmente chegou a horas.

3. By habit or custom; regularly

They took their habitual morning walk in the park.

Eles fizeram seu passeio matinal habitual no parque.

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General Brazilian

habitual

Standard usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

habitual

Standard usage

São Paulo

habitual

Standard usage

Portugal

habitual

Standard usage in European Portuguese

habitual offender - reincidente (alguém com antecedentes criminais)

habitual drinker - bebedor habitual

out of habit - por hábito

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