abusar

abusar
intransitive verb
1. to go too far (excederse)
  • abusar de algo -> to abuse something
  • abusar del alcohol -> to drink to excess
  • puedes comer dulces, pero sin abusar -> you can eat sweets, but don't overdo it
  • abusar de alguien -> to take advantage of somebody; (aprovecharse) to sexually abuse somebody (sexualmente)

abusar [ah-boo-sar]
article & verb transitive
1. To abuse or misapply a thing; to impose upon, to go too far, to exceed one’s rights.
  • Abusar del tabaco -> to smoke too much

Verb Conjugation for "abusar"

Infinitive
abusar
Gerund
abusando
Participle
abusado
Presente Pretérito Imperfect Futuro Subjuntivo
Yo abuso abusé abusaba abusaré abuse
abusas abusaste abusabas abusarás abuses
Ella/Él/Usted abusa abusó abusaba abusará abuse
Nosotros abusamos abusamos abusábamos abusaremos abusemos
Vosotros abusáis abusasteis abusabais abusaréis abuséis
Ellos/Ustedes abusan abusaron abusaban abusarán abusen
Complete abusar conjugation
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