Emplear (en. Use)

/em-ple-'ar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To utilize resources, tools, or people to carry out an activity.

The company employs new technologies to improve production.

La empresa emplea nuevas tecnologías para mejorar la producción.

To give work to a person in exchange for a salary.

I decided to hire an assistant to help me with the work.

Decidí emplear a un asistente para ayudarme con el trabajo.

To devote or apply time or effort to a task.

You should spend more time on your studies if you want to improve your grades.

Debes emplear más tiempo en tus estudios si quieres mejorar tus notas.

From Latin 'implicāre', which means 'to entangle' or 'to make use of'.

to spend time

To use time effectively.

emplear el tiempo

to use resources

To make use of available resources for a purpose.

emplear recursos

to hire someone

To hire a person to perform a job.

emplear a alguien

employee

A person who works in a company or institution in exchange for a salary.

empleado

employment

A job or occupation that is performed in exchange for compensation.

empleo

employer

A person or entity that offers employment.

empleadora

To hire someone informally.

I’m going to hire my cousin for the event.

Voy a emplear a mi primo para el evento.

To use something unconventionally.

I used that trick to avoid problems at the party.

Empleé ese truco para evitar problemas en la fiesta.