Usábamos (en. Used)

/uˈsaβamos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To employ something for a specific purpose.

We used the computer to do homework.

Nosotros usábamos la computadora para hacer tareas.

To make use of something frequently.

In our childhood, we used to play outside a lot.

En nuestra infancia, usábamos mucho los juegos al aire libre.

To serve as a means to achieve a goal.

We used technology to communicate better.

Usábamos la tecnología para comunicarnos mejor.

From the Latin 'usare', which means 'to use'.

to use one's head

Think logically.

usar la cabeza

to use common sense

Act reasonably.

usar el sentido común

not to use big words

Avoid vulgar language.

no usar palabras altisonantes

use

Action of using something.

uso

to utilize

To make use of something.

utilizar

application

Practical use of a concept or tool.

aplicación

To use something in a casual context.

Yesterday we used the car to go to the beach.

Ayer usamos el coche para ir a la playa.

To resort to a resource informally.

We always use those apps to communicate.

Siempre usamos esas apps para comunicarnos.