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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
Ejemplos
I use my keys to unlock the door.
Uso mis llaves para abrir la puerta.
1.1
usar, utilizar
to manipulate or take advantage of a person or situation
Transitive: to use sb
Ejemplos
Do you think he 's just using you for your money?
¿Crees que solo te usa por tu dinero?
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
The printer uses a lot of ink, which can be expensive to replace.
La impresora usa mucha tinta, lo que puede ser costoso de reemplazar.
2.1
usar, consumir
to consume illegal drugs, especially on a habitual basis
Intransitive
Ejemplos
He 's been using since he was a teenager.
Ha estado usando desde que era adolescente.
03
usar
to speak or write with specific words or a particular style
Transitive: to use specific expressions or style
Ejemplos
The play uses poetic dialogue.
La obra usa un diálogo poético.
Use
01
uso
the state or fact of being used; the action of using something
Ejemplos
He made good use of his time by studying for exams.
Hizo buen uso de su tiempo estudiando para los exámenes.
02
uso, utilización
the function, purpose, or role of something
Ejemplos
She explained the use of the app in tracking fitness goals.
Ella explicó el uso de la aplicación para rastrear los objetivos de fitness.
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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