Usarse (en. Be used)

/uˈsaɾ.se/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To make use of something.

An umbrella is usually used on rainy days.

Se suele usar el paraguas en días de lluvia.

To consume something until it is no longer usable.

That pair of shoes has been used so much that it can no longer be repaired.

Ese par de zapatos se ha usado tanto que ya no se puede arreglar.

To adopt a custom or practice.

In some countries, it is customary to pray before meals.

En algunos países, se usa rezar antes de las comidas.

From the verb "usar," derived from the Latin 'usare,' which means to apply or use.

to use someone

To utilize another person to achieve one's own objective.

usar a alguien

it is not used

Expression indicating that something is not applicable or not used.

no se usa

to be used well

To make proper or correct use of something.

usarse bien

use

Action of using something.

uso

usability

The capacity of a product or system to be used.

usabilidad

To be in fashion or to be widely used at a given moment.

That type of clothing is very much in use now.

Ese tipo de ropa se usa mucho ahora.

To be used as a colloquial term to refer to something common.

That phrase is used everywhere.

Esa frase se usa en todas partes.