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UK:^*^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈjuːzd/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/juzd or, for Furniture just/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(yo̅o̅zd or, for Furniture, yo̅o̅st)

From the verb use: (⇒ conjugate)
used is: ⓘClick the infinitive to see all available inflections: v past; v past p

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Principal Translations
Inglés	Español
used adj	(second-hand)	usado/a adj
She gave us her used baby clothes.
Ella nos dio su ropa de bebé usada.
used for [sth] adj + prep	(utilized for [sth])	usado para adj + prep
This kettle is used for green tea only.
La tetera es usada sólo para el té verde.
used for doing [sth] expr	(utilized for [sth])	utilizarse para v prnl + prep
Pencils are used for writing.
Los lápices se utilizan para escribir.
usarse para v prnl + prep
Los lápices se usan para escribir.
ser usado para loc verb
Los lápices son usados para escribir.
used adj	(worn out)	gastado/a adj
You can't wear that coat, it's too well used.
No puedes ponerte ese abrigo, está muy gastado.
used to do [sth], used to be [sth] v expr	(did, was habitually)	soler⇒ vi
acostumbrar⇒ vi
Note: Used only in simple past tense.
Note: Se usa en pasado.
I used to go to the local church when I was young.
I used to be very shy.
Solía ir a la iglesia local cuando era joven.

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Principal Translations
Inglés	Español
use [sth]⇒ vtr	(employ)	usar⇒, utilizar⇒ vtr
He uses various tools to build furniture.
Él usa diferentes herramientas para hacer muebles.
use [sth] vtr	(avail yourself of)	usar⇒, utilizar⇒ vtr
I often use the local library to borrow books.
Generalmente uso la biblioteca local para sacar libros prestados.
use [sth] vtr	(exercise)	usar⇒, utilizar⇒ vtr
ejercitar⇒ vtr
You need to use your brain more often.
Necesitas usar tu cerebro más seguido.
use [sth/sb] as [sth] vtr + conj	(put to a certain purpose)	usar como vtr + prep
(formal)	usar a manera de vtr + loc prep
The adder uses its tail as a lure.
La víbora usa su cola como señuelo.
used to v aux	always in past (in the past) (irregular)	soler⇒ vi
acostumbrar a vi + prep
Note: In the negative, we can say "didn't use to" or "didn't used to".
He used to ride his bike, but now he drives. I didn't use to like this song, but it's growing on me!
Él solía andar en bicicleta, ahora va en automóvil.
use n	(purpose)	propósito nm
sentido nm
objetivo nm
What is the use of this programme?
¿Cuál es el propósito de este programa?
use n	(putting into service)	uso nm
The use of a computer increased productivity.
El uso de la computadora aumenta la productividad.

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Additional Translations
Inglés	Español
use n	(employment)	emplear⇒ vtr
We hired a consultant to ensure we were getting the best use from our staff.
Contratamos a un consultor para asegurarnos de que estábamos empleando de la mejor manera posible a nuestro personal.
use n	(privilege to use)	privilegio para usar grupo nom
He lost the use of the car after he stayed out too late one night.
Perdió el privilegio para usar el automóvil luego de que una noche estuvo afuera hasta muy tarde.
use n	(help)	servir⇒ vi
The hammer is no use here.
Para esto no sirve el martillo.
use n	(need)	necesitar⇒ vi
Don't take the hammer. I have a use for it.
No uses el martillo. Lo necesito.
use [sb]⇒ vtr	(exploit [sb])	usar⇒ vtr
She used him for what she wanted, and left him.
Ella lo usó para lo que deseaba y luego lo dejó.
use [sth]⇒ vtr	(habitually consume substance)	usar⇒, utilizar⇒ vtr
consumir⇒ vtr
habituarse a loc verb
He has taken to using cocaine.
ⓘEsta oración no es una traducción de la original. Usa sal en las comidas.
Consume cocaína.
Se habituó a la cocaína.

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Locuciones verbales
Inglés	Español
use [sth] up, use up [sth] vtr phrasal sep	(consume completely, exhaust)	usar⇒ vtr
gastar⇒ vtr
I used up nearly everything in the refrigerator for this meal.
Mary used up all my gas and didn't refill the tank.
Usé casi todo lo que había en la heladera para hacer esta comida.

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Compound Forms: used \| use
Inglés	Español
be used to [sth/sb] v expr	(familiar with)	estar acostumbrado a loc verb
estar familiarizado con loc verb
Jen is used to noise; she has six children.
Jen está acostumbrada al ruido, tiene seis hijos.
be used to doing [sth] v expr	(accustomed to doing)	estar acostumbrado a loc verb
I'm used to skipping lunch because I'm always so busy.
Estoy acostumbrado a no almorzar porque siempre estoy muy ocupada.
get used to doing [sth] v expr	(develop habit)	acostumbrarse a hacer algo v prnl + prep
(formal)	habituarse a hacer algo v prnl + prep
You will soon get used to working the night shift.
Pronto te acostumbrarás a hacer el turno de noche.
get used to [sth] v expr	(no longer be bothered by [sth])	acostumbrarse a algo v prnl + prep
familiarizarse con algo v prnl + prep
(formal)	habituarse a algo v prnl + prep
I eventually got used to the constant noise.
Con el tiempo me acostumbré al ruido constante.
ill-used adj	(treated badly)	mal usado loc adj
used car n	(second-hand motor vehicle)	auto usado nm + adj
(MX)	carro usado nm + adj
coche usado nm + adj
(ES)	coche de segunda mano nm + loc adj
used clothing n	(second-hand clothes)	ropa de segunda mano nf + loc adj
Se dedican a la venta de ropa de segunda mano.
ropa usada nf + adj
used up, used-up adj	(supply: exhausted)	terminado/a, acabado/a adj
(recurso)	agotado/a, consumido/a adj
Note: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun.
The flour was used up last night when we made bread.
La harina está terminada después de hacer pan anoche.
used-up, used up adj	(thing: consumed)	consumido/a adj
Note: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun.
used-up, used up adj	(person: physically exhausted)	agotado/a adj
exhausto/a adj
(figurado)	consumido/a adj
Note: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun.
used-up, used up adj	(person: emotionally exhausted)	consumido/a adj
agotado/a adj
Note: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun.
used-up, used up adj	(person: useless from overwork, etc.)	consumido/a adj
agotado/a adj
Note: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun.
well-used, well used adj	(having been used a lot)	muy usado loc adj
Note: A hyphen is used when the adjective precedes the noun.

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In the English description:

abuse of discretion - accepted - acclimatize - accommodate yourself - acetaminophen - actual - acyclovir - adapt yourself to - adjust - adobe - aftercare product - ahoy - air cover - air transport - all gone - allyl alcohol - almond flour - aluminum foil - angleworm - antiaircraft - antiserum - antisubmarine - antitank - aperient - application - Applied Art - archaic - baby beef - backfill - bagsy - bait fish - baker's yeast - bakeware - ballast - ballot - ballot paper - ballroom - baptismal font - baptistery - barre - baseball bat - basketball - bath towel - bath tub - battle - bay - bay leaf - bay leaves - be accustomed to - beach towel

Spanish:

acondicionar - acostumbrado - adaptar - adecuar - familiarizar - manoseado - acostumbrar - ambientar - de ocasión - empleado - fatigado - habituar - hacer - soler - auto usado - y no me hago a la idea - impuesto - hacer las veces de - hacerse a la idea de - consumir - silleta - subutilizado - tinajero - avezar - ambientado - bulín

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Synonyms: secondhand, second-hand, pre-owned, pre-loved, hand-me-down, more...

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