Spanish Conversation · Level 15
87 words
Spanish word
uso
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈuso/
Meaning
- masculine nounuse
Example
Esta caja tiene varios usos.
This box has several uses.
More examples
Hizo uso de la biblioteca para estudiar.
He made use of the library to study.
Core concept
Tool with an icon for its intended function and an arrow indicating how it is operated.
Common phrases
hacer uso de
make use of
de uso cotidiano
for everyday use
para uso doméstico
for domestic use
Similar words
empleo: Using a method or item to fulfill a designated task.
utilización: Practical use or operation of something in real situations.
función: Specific task a thing is designed to carry out.
aplicación: Adapting or employing a concept or tool to a concrete problem.
Definition in Spanish
Indica tanto la función o propósito de un elemento como el modo específico en que se hace uso del mismo.
Word origin
From Latin usus, the noun related to the verb uti 'to use', and in Spanish uso denotes both the purpose of something and the specific way it is used.
Usage tips
- The phrase 'hacer uso de' has a formal tone, whereas usar or utilizar are the usual verbs in everyday speech.