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    Usos (en. Uses)

    /ˈuso/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Forms or ways in which an object, concept, or practice is used.
    The uses of technology in education are diverse.
    Los usos de la tecnología en la educación son diversos.
    Customs or habitual practices of a culture or society.
    The uses and customs of the region are very interesting.
    Los usos y costumbres de la región son muy interesantes.
    Function that an element fulfills in a specific context.
    The use of salt in cooking has several purposes.
    El uso de la sal en la cocina tiene varios propósitos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'usus', which means 'use' or 'employment'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    set aside traditional uses
    Not following the usual customs or practices.
    dejar de lado los usos tradicionales
    give it an appropriate use
    Using something correctly or adequately.
    darle un uso apropiado
    out of use
    That is no longer used or has fallen into disuse.
    en desuso

    Related Words

    uso
    Action of employing something.
    uso
    utilización
    Action of using something effectively.
    utilización
    costumbre
    Practice or habitual custom of a community.
    costumbre

    Slang Meanings

    Excessive uses of something.
    That car has many uses, I use it for everything.
    Ese coche tiene muchos usos, lo uso para todo.
    Referring to unusual practices in a specific context.
    That party had some strange uses I had never seen.
    Esa fiesta tenía unos usos raros que nunca había visto.