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WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2025: | Principal Translations |
| used adj | (second-hand) | usado/a adj |
| | She gave us her used baby clothes. |
| | Ella nos dio su ropa de bebé usada. |
| used for [sth] adj + prep | (utilized for [sth]) | usado para adj + prep |
| | This kettle is used for green tea only. |
| | La tetera es usada sólo para el té verde. |
| used for doing [sth] expr | (utilized for [sth]) | utilizarse para v prnl + prep |
| | Pencils are used for writing. |
| | Los lápices se utilizan para escribir. |
| | | usarse para v prnl + prep |
| | Los lápices se usan para escribir. |
| | | ser usado para loc verb |
| | Los lápices son usados para escribir. |
| used adj | (worn out) | gastado/a adj |
| | You can't wear that coat, it's too well used. |
| | No puedes ponerte ese abrigo, está muy gastado. |
used to do [sth],
used to be [sth] v expr | (did, was habitually) | soler⇒ vi |
| | | acostumbrar⇒ vi |
| Note: Used only in simple past tense. | | Note: Se usa en pasado. | | | I used to go to the local church when I was young. | | | I used to be very shy. |
| | Solía ir a la iglesia local cuando era joven. |
WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2025: | Principal Translations |
| use [sth]⇒ vtr | (employ) | usar⇒, utilizar⇒ vtr |
| | He uses various tools to build furniture. |
| | Él usa diferentes herramientas para hacer muebles. |
| use [sth] vtr | (avail yourself of) | usar⇒, utilizar⇒ vtr |
| | I often use the local library to borrow books. |
| | Generalmente uso la biblioteca local para sacar libros prestados. |
| use [sth] vtr | (exercise) | usar⇒, utilizar⇒ vtr |
| | | ejercitar⇒ vtr |
| | You need to use your brain more often. |
| | Necesitas usar tu cerebro más seguido. |
| use [sth/sb] as [sth] vtr + conj | (put to a certain purpose) | usar como vtr + prep |
| | (formal) | usar a manera de vtr + loc prep |
| | The adder uses its tail as a lure. |
| | La víbora usa su cola como señuelo. |
| used to v aux | always in past (in the past) (irregular) | soler⇒ vi |
| | | acostumbrar a vi + prep |
| Note: In the negative, we can say "didn't use to" or "didn't used to". | | | He used to ride his bike, but now he drives. I didn't use to like this song, but it's growing on me! |
| | Él solía andar en bicicleta, ahora va en automóvil. |
| use n | (purpose) | propósito nm |
| | | sentido nm |
| | | objetivo nm |
| | What is the use of this programme? |
| | ¿Cuál es el propósito de este programa? |
| use n | (putting into service) | uso nm |
| | The use of a computer increased productivity. |
| | El uso de la computadora aumenta la productividad. |
| Additional Translations |
| use n | (employment) | emplear⇒ vtr |
| | We hired a consultant to ensure we were getting the best use from our staff. |
| | Contratamos a un consultor para asegurarnos de que estábamos empleando de la mejor manera posible a nuestro personal. |
| use n | (privilege to use) | privilegio para usar grupo nom |
| | He lost the use of the car after he stayed out too late one night. |
| | Perdió el privilegio para usar el automóvil luego de que una noche estuvo afuera hasta muy tarde. |
| use n | (help) | servir⇒ vi |
| | The hammer is no use here. |
| | Para esto no sirve el martillo. |
| use n | (need) | necesitar⇒ vi |
| | Don't take the hammer. I have a use for it. |
| | No uses el martillo. Lo necesito. |
| use [sb]⇒ vtr | (exploit [sb]) | usar⇒ vtr |
| | She used him for what she wanted, and left him. |
| | Ella lo usó para lo que deseaba y luego lo dejó. |
| use [sth]⇒ vtr | (habitually consume substance) | usar⇒, utilizar⇒ vtr |
| | | consumir⇒ vtr |
| | | habituarse a loc verb |
| | He has taken to using cocaine. |
| | ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Usa sal en las comidas. |
| | Consume cocaína. |
| | Se habituó a la cocaína. |
WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2025: Locuciones verbales
use | used |
use [sth] up,
use up [sth] vtr phrasal sep | (consume completely, exhaust) | usar⇒ vtr |
| | | gastar⇒ vtr |
| | I used up nearly everything in the refrigerator for this meal. | | | Mary used up all my gas and didn't refill the tank. |
| | Usé casi todo lo que había en la heladera para hacer esta comida. |
WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2025:
'be used up' aparece también en las siguientes entradas:
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