Utilizar (en. Use)

/u.ti.liˈθaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To make use of an object, resource, or concept.

I am going to use the computer to work.

Voy a utilizar el ordenador para trabajar.

To put something into practice, such as a method or technique.

It is important to use good practices in programming.

Es importante utilizar buenas prácticas en la programación.

To develop a function or task with a specific resource.

We must use the materials that we have available.

Debemos utilizar los materiales que tenemos disponibles.

The term 'utilizar' comes from the Latin 'utilizare', which means to make useful.

to use someone

To make use of a person for one's own benefit.

utilizar a alguien

to use resources

To employ materials or tools to achieve a goal.

utilizar recursos

not to waste time

To use time efficiently.

no utilizar tiempo

use

Action of using something.

uso

utility

Quality of being useful.

utilidad

usable

That can be used.

utilizable

To use something in an unconventional way.

I am going to use this old map to find the treasure.

Voy a utilizar este mapa antiguo para encontrar el tesoro.