🇪🇸 How to say

“to use” in Spanish

usar
Illustration of "to use" in a Spanish cultural setting
A person in a cozy kitchen picks up a wooden spoon to stir a pot of soup on the stove. Nearby, a smartphone rests on the counter, ready for checking a recipe.

Usage note

Usar is a common, neutral verb for using objects or tools in everyday situations. It’s similar to 'utilize' but much more frequent in casual speech.

Examples

  • Uso el teléfono para llamar.

    I use the phone to call.

  • Ella usa una bicicleta para ir al trabajo.

    She uses a bicycle to go to work.

  • Usamos platos de colores para la fiesta.

    We use colorful plates for the party.

Quick check

What does "usar" mean?

  • A. to use
  • B. to find
  • C. to leave
  • D. to make

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