regular habit

[ˈreɡjələr ˈhæbɪt]
nounpl: regular habits
hábito regular
1. a behavior or action that is repeated frequently and consistently on a routine basis
Exercising three times a week is her regular habit.
Exercitar-se três vezes por semana é seu hábito regular.
2. a customary practice that someone does automatically without conscious thought
Drinking coffee every morning is such a regular habit for him.
Beber café toda manhã é um hábito tão regular para ele.
3. an established pattern of behavior that is part of someone's daily or weekly routine
Reading before bed became a regular habit.
Ler antes de dormir se tornou um hábito regular.
The concept of 'regular habit' is important in both American and Brazilian cultures, often associated with health and wellness discussions. In Brazil, establishing 'hábitos regulares' is frequently discussed in the context of fitness (academia), reading (leitura), and family routines. In the USA, regular habits are often linked to productivity and self-improvement culture. Both cultures value the discipline and consistency implied by maintaining regular habits.
NYC Slang
the usual; something you do on the daily
Synonyms / Sinônimos
routinecustompracticepatternritualregular practicehabitual behavior
Antonyms / Antônimos
irregular behavioroccasional actionspontaneous actone-time event

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
hábito regular
most common and widely used term
Rio de Janeiro
hábito regular / costume
sometimes use 'costume' interchangeably in informal speech
São Paulo
hábito regular
standard usage, formal and informal contexts
Portugal
hábito regular / costume habitual
Portuguese variant uses 'costume habitual' more frequently in formal writing

Related Words

habitroutineritualconsistencydisciplinehabitualcustomarypractice

Related Idioms & Phrases

break a habit
fall into a habit
creature of habit
make something a habit
hábito difícil de quebrar
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