utilizar mal

utilizar mal
A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
transitive verb phrase
a. to misuse
El candidato perdió la elección porque usó mal sus recursos y no visitó las comunidades que tenía que visitar.The candidate lost the election because he misused his resources and didn't visit the communities he needed to.
b. to use wrong
Literalmente me morí. - Creo que estás usando la palabra "literalmente" mal.I literally died. - I think you're using the word "literally" wrong.
c. to use incorrectly
Como ya te dijo el profesor Thompson, estás usando el subjuntivo mal en tus oraciones.As Mr. Thompson already told you, you're using the subjunctive incorrectly in your sentences.
d. to use improperly
Es responsabilidad del entrenador asegurarse de que sus clientes no usen mal las máquinas.It's the responsibility of the trainer to make sure his clients don't use the machines improperly.
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