Usados (en. Used)

/uˈsaðos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Things that have been previously used.
I bought used books at the thrift store.
Compré libros usados en la tienda de segunda mano.
Vehicles that have been used before sale.
They are selling used cars at a good price.
Están vendiendo coches usados a buen precio.
Clothing that has been previously worn.
I found a used jacket at the store.
Encontré una chaqueta usada en la tienda.
adjective
That has been used or that has had a previous use.
The used equipment needs to be repaired.
El equipo usado necesita ser reparado.
Referring to something that is not new.
I prefer to buy used appliances.
Prefiero comprar electrodomésticos usados.

Etymology

From the verb usar, which comes from the Latin 'utare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

used and abused
Refers to something that has been excessively used.
usados y abusados
used market
Place where second-hand items are bought and sold.
mercado de usados
used things
Objects that have had a prior use before being sold or given away.
cosas usadas

Related Words

use
Action of making use of something.
usar
use
The action of using something.
uso
usability
Ease with which an object or service can be used.
usabilidad

Slang Meanings

Second-hand things
That piece of furniture is used, but it's in perfect condition.
Ese mueble es un usado, pero está en perfecto estado.
Recycled items
I bought a used bicycle, but it worked well.
Compré una bicicleta usada, pero funcionaba bien.