Spanish Word of the Day
usar
/u-SAR/ • verb — 28th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to use; to make use of something
Examples
- ¿Puedes usar mi cargador?
(Can you use my charger?) - Uso la aplicación para aprender español.
(I use the app to learn Spanish.) - No debes usar el teléfono mientras conduces.
(You shouldn't use the phone while driving.)
Synonyms
- utilizar
- emplear
Usar is the everyday verb for 'to use' and appears in many contexts (objects, tools, apps, methods). 'Utilizar' is a bit more formal and often interchangeable; 'emplear' can also mean 'to employ' or 'to use' in slightly more formal contexts. Note that for clothing Spanish often uses 'llevar', but you can say 'usar' for some items (e.g., 'usar gafas' = 'to wear glasses').
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