Acostumbradoa

Acostumbradoa is a neologism that has appeared in discussions about gender-inclusive language in Spanish. It presents as a proposed gender-neutral form of the adjective acostumbrado, which normally means "accustomed" or "used to." The form is not standard in any major dialect and is not recognized by leading dictionaries.

Etymology and form: The base is acostumbrado, from acostumbrar. The feminine form is acostumbrada. The proposed neutral form acostumbradoa appends the suffix -a to signal nonbinary or inclusive usage,:mirroring other neologisms that insert a final -a to create a single form for both genders. Some writers also experiment with acostumbradx or acostumbrade as alternatives in inclusion-focused writing.

Usage: In contexts where gender-inclusive language is discussed or practiced, advocates have used "acostumbradoa" to refer to someone who is used to something without specifying gender. Example: "Una persona acostumbradoa a madrugar puede manejar mejor el cambio." Critics argue that it disrupts orthography and readability, and that more established approaches—such as rephrasing or using gender-neutral pronouns—may be preferable.

Reception: The form remains marginal and controversial. Some communities promote it as a practical compromise; others resist, arguing it complicates pronunciation and standard writing. No regulatory body endorses it; its use tends to be experimental and limited to informal, online, or advocacy contexts.

See also: gender-neutral language, inclusive orthography, Spanish language reform debates.