uso

uso
masculine noun
1. use (utilización)
  • hacer uso de -> to make use of, to use; (utilizar) to exercise (de prerrogativa, derecho)
  • de uso externo -> for external use only (medicamento)
  • fuera de uso -> out of use, obsolete
  • tener el uso de la palabra -> to have the floor
  • uso de razón -> power of reason
2. custom (costumbre)
  • al uso -> fashionable
  • al uso andaluz -> in the Andalusian style
3. usage (linguistics)
4. wear and tear (desgaste)

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uso [oo’-so]
noun
1. Use (empleo), employment, service. (m)
2. Usufruct; enjoyment. (m)
3. Use, custom (costumbre), style, fashion (estilo, moda), mode. (m)
4. Usance, a time fixed for the payment of bills of exchange. (Commerce) (m)
5. Office, exercise; wearing, wear. (m)
6. Frequent continuation, constant use, experience; assiduousness. (m)
7. Wear; wear and tear. (m)
  • De uso corriente -> in everyday use
  • Estar fuera de uso -> to be out of use
  • Hacer uso de -> to make use of
  • Es un uso muy antiguo -> it is a very ancient custom

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