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    Usar (en. Wear)

    /uˈsar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To make use of an object or resource.
    I am going to use my phone to call my mother.
    Voy a usar mi teléfono para llamar a mi madre.
    To wear something.
    Today I am going to wear a new coat.
    Hoy voy a usar un abrigo nuevo.
    To apply a tool or method.
    We used a different strategy for the project.
    Usamos una estrategia diferente para el proyecto.
    To consume a resource.
    We must use water responsibly.
    Debemos usar el agua de manera responsable.
    To make use of a skill or knowledge.
    She is going to use her programming skills to develop the application.
    Ella va a usar sus habilidades de programación para desarrollar la aplicación.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    use your head
    Think carefully before acting.
    usar la cabeza
    don't use your hands
    Not to participate physically in an activity or situation.
    no usar las manos
    use and throw away
    Referring to disposable products that are used and then discarded.
    usar y tirar

    Related Words

    use
    The action of using something.
    uso
    utility
    The ability of something to be used beneficially.
    utilidad
    user
    A person who uses a service or product.
    usuario

    Slang Meanings

    To use something informally or quickly.
    I'm going to use the computer for a bit to chat.
    Voy a usar la compu un rato para chatear.
    To wear clothes in a stylish way.
    Today I'm wearing a look that I'm going to use a lot this season.
    Hoy llevo un look que voy a usar mucho esta temporada.