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    Usa (en. Use)

    /ˈu.sa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To employ something.
    She uses her phone to communicate.
    Ella usa su teléfono para comunicarse.
    To make use of something.
    He uses glasses to read.
    Él usa gafas para leer.
    To apply or execute an action with something.
    He uses the computer to work.
    Usa el ordenador para trabajar.
    Consumption or enjoyment of something.
    He uses time efficiently.
    Usa el tiempo de forma eficiente.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'uti', which means 'to use' or 'to employ'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    does not use
    expression that means that something is not employed or used.
    no usa
    in use
    indicates that something is being utilized.
    en uso
    use and throw away
    expression that refers to something that is used only once and then discarded.
    usa y tira

    Related Words

    usar
    Verb that means to employ or make use of something.
    usar
    uso
    Noun that refers to the action of employing something.
    uso
    usuario
    Person who uses a service or product.
    usuario

    Slang Meanings

    Excessive use of something.
    He leads a lifestyle that uses technology to the max.
    Él lleva un estilo de vida que usa la tecnología al máximo.
    To use something inappropriately.
    You shouldn't use that, it breaks easily.
    No deberías usa eso, se rompe fácilmente.