Nuance · Past Habit

“Used To” Means Past, but Not Now

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Form

used to + base verb

Statement

I used to live in Ponce.

Negative

I didn’t use to like coffee.

Question

Did you use to train here?

For a present habit, use present simple: I usually study now.

Hábito repetido en el pasado que ya cambió.

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Tips

“Used To” Means Past, but Not Now

  1. Used to + base describe un hábito o estado pasado que ya no es verdad.
  2. En negativa y pregunta, did lleva el pasado y use vuelve sin d: didn’t use to, Did you use to…?
  3. Para un hábito actual, usa present simple con usually.