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"Is" is a form of "be", a copular verb which is often translated as "ser". "Use" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "usar". Learn more about the difference between "use" and "is" below.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
c. ocupar (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
If you're not using this chair, can I take it?¿Si no estás ocupando esta silla, la puedo tomar?
2. (to consume)
a. usar
I make an effort not to use too much electricity.Hago un esfuerzo para no usar demasiada electricidad.
b. consumir
You can't put regular gas in that car; it only uses diesel.No puedes ponerle gasolina normal a ese carro; solo consume diesel.
c. gastar (in a negative sense)
Our refrigerator uses too much energy.Nuestro refrigerador gasta demasiada energía.
3. (to take)
a. usar
More people are using certain drugs now that they are legal.Hay más gente usando ciertas drogas ya que son legales.
b. consumir (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
If you keep using drugs, you're going to ruin your life.Si sigues consumiendo drogas, te vas a arruinar la vida.
4. (to exploit)
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
b. la utilización (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The use of agricultural waste products is an important government project.La utilización de los residuos agrícolas es un proyecto importante para el gobierno.
a. el consumo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The use of drugs is harmful to your health.El consumo de las drogas es dañino para la salud.
10. (purpose)
a. el propósito (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I know you want to buy that purple fedora, but what use does it have?Ya sé que te quieres comprar ese sombrero de fieltro morado, ¿pero qué propósito tiene?
be(
bi
)A copular verb links the subject of a clause to the predicate (e.g., My brother is tall).
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
An impersonal verb is a verb with no apparent subject (e.g., Llueve en España.).
An auxiliary verb, or helper verb, is a conjugated verb that comes before a main verb and determines the main verb's tense, mood, or aspect (e.g., I have gone.).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I'm going to the party. - So am I.Voy a la fiesta. - Yo también.
It is a lovely day, isn't it?Es un día precioso, ¿verdad?
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I don't know how much salt is to be added to the sauce.No sé cuánta sal hay que añadir a la salsa.
The assignment is to be done by next Thursday.La tarea tiene que estar para el jueves que viene.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
My baby is due in three months.Mi bebé nacerá dentro de tres meses.
Tomorrow, I'm going to the dentist.Mañana voy al dentista.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Had it not been for his family, he would have never become an artist.Si no fuera por su familia, nunca habría sido artista.
If I were you, I would not go.Yo en tu lugar, no iría.
