Usado (en. Used)

/uˈsado/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has been employed or consumed in use.
I bought a used computer to save money.
Compré una computadora usada para ahorrar dinero.
That has lost its novelty by having been used.
That car looks very used, it has many scratches.
Ese coche parece muy usado, tiene muchos rasguños.
That is used habitually.
This is a technique used in many industries.
Esta es una técnica usada en muchas industrias.

Etymology

From the past participle of 'use', which means to make use of something.

Common Phrases and Expressions

second hand
Refers to used objects that have had a previous owner.
de segunda mano
in use
Refers to something that is currently being used.
en uso
use to the last
Means to use something until it is no longer useful.
usar hasta el último

Related Words

to use
To make use of something for a specific purpose.
usar
user
A person who uses a service or product.
usuario
use
The action of using something.
uso

Slang Meanings

Something that is out of fashion or unattractive.
Those clothes are so used, I don't want them anymore.
Esa ropa es tan usada, ya no la quiero.
A person who has had many romantic relationships.
He is a bit used in the dating scene.
Él es un poco usado en el ámbito de las citas.