Usía (en. Usia)

/uˈsi.a/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Practice or usual custom.
The use of that term in conversation is frequent.
La usía de ese término en la conversación es frecuente.
Way of acting or proceeding in a situation.
Her use in the kitchen is admirable.
Su usía en la cocina es admirable.
Use given to an object or tool.
The use of this tool is essential for the project.
La usía de esta herramienta es esencial para el proyecto.

Etymology

From Latin 'usitia', which means use or custom.

Common Phrases and Expressions

bad use
Inadequate or harmful use of something.
mala usía
good use
Appropriate and effective use of a resource.
buena usía
to change usage
To modify the usual practice in something.
cambiar de usía

Related Words

use
Action of utilizing something.
uso
practice
Usual application of an activity.
práctica
custom
Habit or common practice in a community.
costumbre

Slang Meanings

In some contexts, it refers to the way a person acts.
That use she has is very particular.
Esa usía que tiene es muy particular.
Extreme use of a product or service.
Her use of the car is quite intense.
Su usía del coche es bastante intensa.