Usages of costumar
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.
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.
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