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to use
01
usar, utilizar
to do something with an object, method, etc. to achieve a specific result
Transitive: to use an object or material
información gramatical
composición morfológica
simple
verbo de acción
regular
presente
use
3.ª persona singular
uses
participio presente
using
pretérito simple
used
participio pasado
used
Ejemplos
He is using his phone to take a picture.
Él usa su teléfono para tomar una foto.
1.1
usar, utilizar
to manipulate or take advantage of a person or situation
Transitive: to use sb
Ejemplos
After the breakup, I felt used and emotionally drained.
Después de la ruptura, me sentí usado y emocionalmente agotado.
02
usar, consumir, gastar
to consume or take a particular amount from a limited supply of a liquid, substance, etc.
Transitive: to use a substance
Ejemplos
Don't use too much soap when you wash the dishes.
No uses demasiado jabón cuando laves los platos.
2.1
usar, consumir
to consume illegal drugs, especially on a habitual basis
Intransitive
Ejemplos
He's been using for most of his life.
Ha estado consumiendo durante la mayor parte de su vida.
03
usar
to speak or write with specific words or a particular style
Transitive: to use specific expressions or style
Ejemplos
He often uses slang when talking to his friends.
Él a menudo usa jerga cuando habla con sus amigos.
Use
01
uso
the state or fact of being used; the action of using something
información gramatical
estado de animacidad
abstracto
composición morfológica
compuesto
contable
forma plural
uses
Ejemplos
The frequent use of smartphones has changed social interactions.
El uso frecuente de los smartphones ha cambiado las interacciones sociales.
02
uso, utilización
the function, purpose, or role of something
Ejemplos
The primary use of this tool is to measure temperature accurately.
El uso principal de esta herramienta es medir la temperatura con precisión.
03
uso, utilización
a particular service
04
uso, costumbre
(psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition
05
manipulación, influencia
exerting shrewd or devious influence especially for one's own advantage
06
uso, utilización
(economics) the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs or in manufacturing
07
uso
(law) the exercise of the legal right to enjoy the benefits of owning property
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overuse
reuse
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