use a computer

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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. usar una computadora
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
My grandmother doesn't know how to use a computer and she is happy to stay that way.Mi abuela no sabe usar una computadora y está contenta seguir así.
b. usar un ordenador
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
At work, I use a computer for eight hours a day.En el trabajo, uso un ordenador ocho horas al día.
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. usa una computadora
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
My phone is too small to see the pictures well. - Use a computer, then.Mi celular es demasiado pequeño para ver bien las fotos. - Usa una computadora, entonces.
b. usa un ordenador
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
(informal)
(singular)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
If your hand hurts from writing, use a computer.Si te duele la mano de escribir, usa un ordenador.
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