'used to' tem referência cruzada com 'use'. Encontra-se em uma ou mais das linhas abaixo.'used to' is cross-referenced with 'use'. It is in one or more of the lines below.
| Traduções principais |
| use [sth]⇒ vtr | (employ) | usar, utilizar vt |
| | He uses various tools to build furniture. |
| | Ele usa ferramentas variadas para fazer móveis. |
| use [sth] vtr | (avail yourself of) | usar vt |
| | | servir-se vp |
| | I often use the local library to borrow books. |
| | Eu geralmente uso a biblioteca local para pegar livros emprestados. |
| use [sth] vtr | (exercise) (exercitar) | usar vt |
| | You need to use your brain more often. |
| | Você precisa usar seu cérebro mais vezes. |
| use [sth/sb] as [sth] vtr + conj | (put to a certain purpose) | usar, utilizar vt |
| | The adder uses its tail as a lure. |
| | A víbora usa a cauda como chamariz. |
| used to v aux | always in past (in the past) (hábito passado) | costumar vt |
| Nota: 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! |
| | Ele costumava ir de bicicleta, mas agora ele dirige. |
| use n | (purpose) | uso sm |
| | | utilidade sf |
| | What is the use of this programme? |
| | Qual é o uso deste programa? |
| | ⓘEsta frase não é uma tradução da frase em inglês Esta ferramenta não tem utilidade nenhuma. |
| use n | (putting into service) (ato ou efeito de usar-se) | uso sm |
| | | emprego sm |
| | The use of a computer increased productivity. |
| | O uso do computador aumentou a produtividade. |
| | ⓘEsta frase não é uma tradução da frase em inglês O emprego de jogos educativos traz benefícios à educação infantil. |
| Traduções complementares |
| use n | (employment) | uso sm |
| | We hired a consultant to ensure we were getting the best use from our staff. |
| | Contratamos um consultor para garantir o melhor uso da nossa equipe. |
| use n | (privilege to use) | usufruto sm |
| | He lost the use of the car after he stayed out too late one night. |
| | Ele perdeu o usufruto do carro depois que ficou fora até muito tarde uma noite. |
| use n | (help) | ajuda sf |
| | | serventia, utilidade sf |
| | The hammer is no use here. |
| | O martelo não ajuda em nada aqui. |
| use n | (need) | necessidade sf |
| | | uso sm |
| | Don't take the hammer. I have a use for it. |
| | Não pegue o martelo. Eu tenho uma necessidade para ele. |
| use [sb]⇒ vtr | (exploit [sb]) | usar vt |
| | She used him for what she wanted, and left him. |
| | Ela o usou para o que queria e o deixou. |
| use [sth]⇒ vtr | (habitually consume substance) | usar vt |
| | He has taken to using cocaine. |
| | Ele começou a usar cocaína. |
Formas compostas:
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| alcohol use disorder n | (alcoholism) (alcoolismo) | transtorno de uso de álcool sm |
| captive use n | (own usage) | uso próprio loc sm |
it's no use crying over spilled milk (US),
it's no use crying over spilt milk (UK) expr | figurative (it's pointless to regret what is done) | chorar pelo leite derramado expres v |
easy to use,
easy-to-use adj | (not difficult to use) | fácil de usar loc adj |
| Nota: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun |
| | This easy-to-use mobile phone is specially designed for the elderly. |
end use,
end-use n | ([sth]'s purpose) | utilização final loc sf |
| energy use n | (consumption of electricity) (consumo de eletricidade) | uso de energia loc sm |
| enjoy the use of [sth] v expr | (have available) (ter, possuir) | dispor vt |
| | The property enjoys the use of a marina and tennis court. |
| enjoy the use of [sth] v expr | (take pleasure in) (desfrutar) | aproveitar vt |
| | We are enjoying the use of our swimming pool. |
go to the bathroom,
use the bathroom v expr | US (use the toilet) | ir ao banheiro loc v |
| | To avoid extra stops, I always tell the children to go to the bathroom before starting a long trip in the car. |
| good use n | (useful purpose) | uso adequado loc sm |
| | Her latest video makes good use of high-speed photography. |
| have the use of [sth] vtr | (be able to use) (ter direito de uso) | ter o uso de loc v |
| | John is paraplegic; he doesn't have the use of his legs. |
| have the use of [sth] vtr | (have permission to use) (ter permissão de uso) | ter o uso de loc v |
| | My friend has said that I can have the use of his garage while he is on holiday. |
| ill-use [sb/sth]⇒ vtr | (treat badly, abuse) | maltratar vt |
| in use adj | (being used) | em uso loc adj |
| | Is this book in use or can I borrow it? |
| in use adj | (current, extant) (corrente, atual) | em uso loc adj |
| make good use of [sth] v expr | (utilize fully or effectively) | fazer bom uso de expres |
| | He made good use of the time he was allotted. |
| make use of [sth] v expr | (utilize) | usar vt |
| | | utilizar vt |
| | | fazer uso de expres |
| | This stew makes use of all the leftovers in your refrigerator. |
it's no use doing [sth],
there's no use doing [sth] expr | (it is pointless) (inútil) | em vão loc adj |
| | It's no use calling out his name, he can't hear you any more. |
there's no use in doing [sth],
there's no point doing [sth],
there's no point in doing [sth] expr | (it is pointless) | sem sentido expres |
| | | sem utilidade expres |
| | | em vão expres |
| | There's no point in asking Jake if you can borrow his car; he'll say no. |
| | There's no use in telling me now that I shouldn't put that vase there; you should have mentioned it before I knocked it over and broke it. |
| non-use n | (not using [sth]) | não uso sm |
| prepare [sth] for use v expr | (make ready to be used) (tornar pronto para uso) | preparar para ser usado loc v |
| | | aprontar vt |
| | I've already prepared my tools for use so as to save time later. |
| put [sth] to good use v expr | (use effectively) | fazer bom uso expres v |
| | I'm going to put my lunch hour to good use by going to the supermarket. |
| | Chicken bones can be put to good use by using them to make soup. |
| put [sb/sth] to use v expr | (make use of [sb/sth]) | usar vt |
| | | aproveitar vt |
| | | colocar em prática expres v |
| | | implementar vt |
recreational drug use,
recreational use n | (taking drugs for pleasure) | uso recreativo de drogas sm |
| | Recreational drug use by students is increasing. |
reuse [sth],
re-use⇒ vtr | (use again) | reutilizar vt |
| | Are you planning to reuse this plastic bottle? |
reuse,
re-use n | (using again) | reutilização sf |
| | These cameras aren't intended for reuse. |
| right of use n | (authorization) (autorização para usar algo) | direito de uso loc sm |
| | Membership grants one the right of use of all the club's facilities. |
| single-use n as adj | (intended to be used only once) | de uso único loc adj |
| | The restaurant chain is endeavouring to reduce its reliance on single-use products such as sauce sachets. |
| terms of use npl | (rules for using [sth]) | condições de uso loc sf pl |
| | | termos de uso loc sm pl |
| | The terms of use state the rules you must follow in order to use the service. |
| use it or lose it expr | informal (utilize while you still can) | usá-lo ou perdê-lo expres |
| use money v expr | (manage one's finances) (administrar as finanças) | gastar dinheiro expres v |
| | | usar dinheiro expres v |
| | Use money wisely. |
| use money v expr | (acquire by paying for) | usar dinheiro expres v |
| | | pagar em dinheiro expres v |
| | If you want to buy this, you'll need to use money; they don't accept credit cards. |
| use of words n | (verbal skills) | dom da palavra sm |
| | | habilidades verbais sf pl |
| use of words n | (style of language) | estilo de linguagem sm |
| use [sth] to your advantage v expr | (exploit for personal gain) | usar ao favor expres |
| | My father went to this university, so I'm going to use that to my advantage and mention it in my application essay. |
| use-by date n | (day by which [sth] must be used or consumed) (dia no qual algo deve ser usado ou consumido) | data de validade sf |
| | | prazo de validade sm |
| | This chicken breast isn't safe to eat; it is four days past its use-by date. |