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habitual way

[həˈbɪtʃuəl weɪ]
noun phrasepl: habitual ways
modo habitual
1. A customary or usual manner of doing something that is regularly repeated
It is his habitual way to arrive early to meetings.
É seu modo habitual chegar cedo às reuniões.
2. A pattern of behavior or action that has become routine through repetition
She followed her habitual way of organizing her desk every morning.
Ela seguiu seu modo habitual de organizar sua mesa todas as manhãs.
Synonyms
usual mannercustomary wayroutineregular practiceestablished pattern
Antonyms
unusual wayuncommon mannerexceptionirregular behavior

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
modo habitual; jeito habitual
Most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
forma habitual; costume
Often used in formal contexts
Portugal
modo habitual; forma costumeira
Slightly more formal tone

Related Idioms & Phrases

force of habit
creature of habit
second nature
como de costume (Portuguese idiom meaning 'as usual')
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