acomodarse

Acomodarse is a Spanish verb used in its reflexive form to describe becoming comfortable in a place, position, or situation. It can also mean to adjust oneself to a new routine, environment, or set of rules, implying a process of adaptation rather than a passive state. The non-reflexive verb acomodar means to arrange, fit, or accommodate something for someone; the reflexive form emphasizes the subject’s own adjustment or comfort.

Common senses include physical comfort and posture, as in me acomodé en la silla (I settled into the chair). It also covers adaptation to circumstances, for example se acomodó a las nuevas reglas (she adapted to the new rules) or nos acomodamos al horario (we adjusted to the schedule). The construction with a, as in acomodarse a, is used to denote this adaptation to a condition or expectation.

Conjugation notes: it is a regular -ar verb; present tense forms are me acomodo, te acomodas, se acomoda, nos acomodamos, os acomodáis, se acomodan. Preterite: me acomodé, te acomodaste, se acomodó, nos acomodamos, os acomodasteis, se acomodaron. Imperfect: me acomodaba, te acomodabas, se acomodaba, nos acomodábamos, os acomodabais, se acomodaban. The past participle is acomodado.

Usage considerations: acomodarse is generally neutral, but it can carry nuances of gradual adjustment or seeking convenience, depending on context. Related synonyms include adaptar(se), ajustar(se), and habituar(se).