was using

Past progressiveconjugation ofuse.There are other translations for this conjugation.

use

usar

el uso

use(

yuz

yus

)

A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).

transitive verb

1. (to make use of)

a. usar

Excuse me, are you using this outlet?Disculpe, ¿está usando este enchufe?

b. utilizar

What is the semicolon used for?¿Para qué se utiliza el punto y coma?

c. ocupar

Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.

(Latin America)

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

Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.

(Latin America)

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)

a. usar

Stop dating that guy. He's only using you!Deja de salir con ese chico. ¡Solo te está usando!

b. utilizar

I can't just sit here and watch you use that poor guy.No puedo quedarme quieto y ver cómo utilizas a ese pobre chico.

5. (to say)

a. usar

Don't use bad words in front of your grandfather.No uses groserías delante de tu abuelo.

An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).

intransitive verb

6. (to consume drugs)

a. drogarse

I stopped using years ago.Yo dejé de drogarme hace años.

b. usar drogas

Do you know if she's still using?¿Sabes si ella sigue usando drogas?

A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).

noun

7. (the act of using)

a. el uso

(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).

(M)

The use of computers in school is normal nowadays.El uso de las computadoras en las escuelas es normal hoy en día.

b. la utilización

(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).

(F)

The use of agricultural waste products is an important government project.La utilización de los residuos agrícolas es un proyecto importante para el gobierno.

8. (function, application)

a. el uso

(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).

(M)

My new knife has so many uses!¡Mi nueva navaja tiene tantos usos!

9. (consumption)

a. el consumo

(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).

(M)

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) 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).

(M)

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?

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