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abitudine

habit

noun ah-bee-TOO-dee-neh Less Common
Mind & Emotions Attitudes

Origin: Latin habitudo, condition, from habere, to have

Also means

custom

Usage Note

Abitudine is a feminine noun ending in -ine, a common pattern to memorize. Avere l'abitudine di means 'to have the habit of doing something.' Distinguish it from costume (cultural custom) or usanza (tradition).

Examples

"Ho l'abitudine di leggere la sera."

Natural Translation

I have the habit of reading in the evening.

Literal Translation

I-have the-habit of to-read the evening.

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