usual
/uˈswal/ · B2 · adj
usual
📅 usual = sounds like 'oo-SWAL', as in 'as usual' — the same old, habitual thing
Spanish 'usual' is a near twin of English 'usual' — both come from Latin 'usus' (habit, use). Since the spelling matches, just anchor the stress on the last syllable: oo-SWAL. Think 'usual routine' = the thing you use over and over.