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BE USED TO and GET USED TO


"Be used to"
and "get used to" are two different phrases that can have slightly different meanings depending on their context. Here is an explanation of each:


👉 "Be used to" is used to describe something that happened regularly or was a habit in the past, but no longer happens or is a habit now. For example: "I used to eat pizza every day, but now I try to eat healthier." In this case, the speaker is saying that eating pizza every day was a habit they had in the past, but they have since changed their habits.


👉 "Get used to" is used to describe the process of becoming accustomed to something that is new or unfamiliar. For example: "I had to get used to the cold weather when I moved to Canada." In this case, the speaker is saying that they had to adjust to the cold weather because it was something new and unfamiliar to them.

In summary, "be used to" refers to something that was a habit in the past but is no longer, while "get used to" refers to the process of becoming accustomed to something new or unfamiliar.
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Explicación en español:

"Be used to" y "get used to" son dos frases diferentes que pueden tener significados ligeramente diferentes según su contexto. Aquí hay una explicación de cada una:


👉 "Be used to" se usa para describir algo que sucedía regularmente o era un hábito en el pasado, pero que ya no sucede o es un hábito ahora. Por ejemplo: "Solía comer pizza todos los días, pero ahora trato de comer más saludable". En este caso, el hablante está diciendo que comer pizza todos los días era un hábito que tenían en el pasado, pero desde entonces han cambiado sus hábitos.

👉 "Get used to" se usa para describir el proceso de acostumbrarse a algo que es nuevo o desconocido. Por ejemplo: "Tuve que acostumbrarme al clima frío cuando me mudé a Canadá". En este caso, el hablante está diciendo que tuvo que adaptarse al clima frío porque era algo nuevo y desconocido para ellos.

En resumen, "be used to" se refiere a algo que era un hábito en el pasado pero que ya no lo es, mientras que "get used to" se refiere al proceso de acostumbrarse a algo nuevo o desconocido.
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Explicação em português:

"be used to" e "get used to" são duas frases diferentes que podem ter significados ligeiramente diferentes dependendo do contexto. Aqui está uma explicação de cada uma:


👉 "Be used to" é usado para descrever algo que acontecia regularmente ou era um hábito no passado, mas que já não acontece ou é um hábito agora. Por exemplo: "Eu costumava comer pizza todos os dias, mas agora tento comer de forma mais saudável". Neste caso, o falante está dizendo que comer pizza todos os dias era um hábito que tinham no passado, mas desde então mudaram seus hábitos.

👉 "Get used to" é usado para descrever o processo de se acostumar com algo que é novo ou desconhecido. Por exemplo: "Tive que me acostumar com o clima frio quando me mudei para o Canadá". Neste caso, o falante está dizendo que teve que se adaptar ao clima frio porque era algo novo e desconhecido para eles.

Em resumo, "be used to" se refere a algo que era um hábito no passado, mas que não é mais, enquanto "get used to" se refere ao processo de se acostumar com algo novo ou desconhecido.



EXERCISES

1. Complete the sentences with the correct form of "(be) get used to" or "(be) used to":

a) I ___________ waking up early because of my new job. (present tense) 

b) She ___________ speaking in public. (present tense)

c) We ___________ eating spicy food in Mexico, so this dish is no problem for us. (present tense)

d) They've lived in the UK, so they ___________ driving on the left side of the road. (past tense)


2. Rewrite the following sentences by replacing the blue words with 'be used to' or 'get used to'.

a) I am not getting accustomed to this cold weather, so I've decided to return to Brazil. 

b) He was not familiar with the new office policies, but now he is. 

c) We are not accostumed to eating dinner so late. It's something we have to work on. 

d) They were not getting accustomed to the noise in the city.


3. Here’s a business conversation using Complete the conversation by filling in the blanks with the correct verb form:

Manager: I have some news about your project. We've decided to make some changes to the scope.

Employee: Okay. I wasn't expecting that. What kind of changes are we talking about? 

Manager: We're going to be adding some new requirements that weren't in the original plan.

Employee: That's a bit of a surprise. I'm not sure I'll be able to ___________  those changes so quickly.

Manager: I understand it can be challenging to ___________ new requirements, but we believe it's necessary to meet the client's needs.

Employee: I get that, but will we have to make changes to the timeline or budget? 

Manager: We're still discussing that. But we'll make sure you have enough time to ___________ the new requirements before we move forward.

Employee: Okay, I appreciate that. I'll do my best to ___________ the changes as soon as possible.

Manager: That's all we can ask for. We'll work together to make sure the project is successful, even with these changes.


4. Fill in the blanks with the correct verb form "get used to" or "be used to":

a. I've been living in this city for a few months now, and I'm starting to _________ to the traffic.

b. She's originally from the UK, but she's been living in the US for over a decade, so she _______________ the cultural differences.

c. He's never played this sport before, so it's going to take him some time to ____________ the rules and the equipment.

d. Our company is implementing a new communication tool, so we'll need to ______________ it before we can use it effectively.

e. The climate in this region is very different from what I ______________, so it's taking me some time to ____________ it.


5. Complete the following conversation with the correct verb form.

Person 1: Have you ever been to Japan before?

Person 2: No, I haven't. I've always wanted to visit, but I'm not sure I'll ___ able to ___ ____ to the language barrier.

Person 1: I can understand that. But many people in Japan speak English, and you can also use translation apps to help you communicate.

Person 2: That's true. I'm also a bit nervous about the food. I'm not sure I'll ___________ eating sushi and other Japanese dishes.

Person 1: Don't worry, there are plenty of other options, and you can always try new things. Who knows, you might even find some new favorites!

Person 2: That's a good point. I guess I'll just have to _____________ the new experiences.


Answers:

1.
a) am getting used to;

b) is used to;

c) are used to;

d) got used to

2.
a) used

b) used

c) used

d) used

3.
get used to, get used to, get used to, get used to

4.
Get used to, is used to, get used to, get used to, was/am used to, get used to

5.
be, get used to, get used to, get used to

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