Usages of costumar
Quando eu era criança, costumava olhar as estrelas sentado no jardim.
When I was a child, I used to look at the stars sitting in the garden.
Nós costumamos caminhar no parque quando o tempo está bom.
We usually walk in the park when the weather is good.
A tosse dela costuma piorar à noite, então ela fica quieta.
Her cough usually gets worse at night, so she stays quiet.
Eu costumo ler o jornal à noite, mas hoje vou descansar.
I usually read the newspaper at night, but today I will rest.
À tarde, eu costumo ler o jornal e beber café.
In the afternoon, I usually read the newspaper and drink coffee.
Quando faz frio, eu costumo beber café quente em casa.
When it is cold, I usually drink hot coffee at home.
Eu costumo pendurar a toalha para secar, mas hoje vou pendurar o casaco também.
I usually hang the towel up to dry, but today I am going to hang the coat too.
Minhas chaves costumam sumir quando estou com pressa.
My keys usually disappear when I am in a hurry.
Eu costumo revisar o relatório antes da reunião.
I usually review the report before the meeting.
Minha mãe costuma temperar o peixe com limão e sal.
My mother usually seasons the fish with lemon and salt.
Em abril, nós costumamos viajar no feriado e descansar na praia.
In April, we usually travel on the holiday and rest at the beach.
No outono, eu costumo beber café quente e estudar à tarde.
In autumn, I usually drink hot coffee and study in the afternoon.
Quem chega cedo à barraca costuma encontrar pastel mais quente.
Whoever arrives early at the stall usually finds hotter pastel.
Na bilheteria, a moça disse que o próximo vagão costuma ficar mais lotado.
At the ticket office, the woman said that the next car is usually more crowded.
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