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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
He is using his phone to take a picture.
Él usa su teléfono para tomar una foto.
I am making a smoothie using frozen fruit and yogurt.
Estoy haciendo un batido usando frutas congeladas y yogur.
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.
Are you aware that she might be using you to get closer to your friend?
¿Eres consciente de que podría estar usándote para acercarse a tu amigo?
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
Do n't use too much soap when you wash the dishes.
No uses demasiado jabón cuando laves los platos.
She used most of the paint on her canvas.
Ella usó la mayor parte de la pintura en su lienzo.
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.
He 's been using for years.
Ha estado usando durante años.
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.
She reminded him to not use profanity in front of their guests.
Ella le recordó que no use lenguaje soez delante de sus invitados.
Use
01
uso
the state or fact of being used; the action of using something
Ejemplos
The frequent use of smartphones has changed social interactions.
El uso frecuente de los smartphones ha cambiado las interacciones sociales.
Proper use of resources is essential for sustainable development.
El uso adecuado de los recursos es esencial para el desarrollo sostenible.
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.
Its use in the kitchen is mainly for chopping vegetables.
Su uso en la cocina es principalmente para cortar verduras.
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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