What does "costumbre" mean in English?

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Spanish

costumbre

English

habit

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Alternative translations of "costumbre"

custom
tradition
practice
usage

Examples of how to use "costumbre" in Spanish

Spanish
Tengo la costumbre de leer antes de dormir.
English
I have the habit of reading before sleeping.
Spanish
Es mi costumbre leer antes de dormir.
English
It's my habit to read before sleeping.
Spanish
Tenemos la costumbre de saludar a todos.
English
We have the habit of greeting everyone.
Spanish
Cambió su costumbre por salud.
English
He changed his habit for health.
Spanish
¿De dónde viene esa costumbre familiar?
English
Where does that family tradition come from?

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Tengo la costumbre de leer antes de dormir.

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