Spanish word

usuario

Pronunciation

IPA/uˈswaɾjo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounuser

Example

Soy usuario de ese servicio.

I am a user of that service.

Illustration for usuario (user)

More examples

Introduce tu nombre de usuario para acceder a la cuenta.

Enter your username to access the account.

Core concept

Person using a service or resource.

Common phrases

  • nombre de usuario

    username

  • contraseña de usuario

    user password

  • perfil de usuario

    user profile

Similar words

cliente: Person who pays for and acquires a product or service by purchase.
consumidor: Person who consumes goods or services as the final consumer.
suscriptor: Person who subscribes to receive services or information on a recurring basis.

Definition in Spanish

Persona que hace uso de un bien, servicio o recurso sin implicar que sea el propietario o el proveedor.

Word origin

From Latin usus 'use' via medieval Latin usuarius, with Spanish suffix -ario forming a noun meaning 'person associated with use'.

Usage tips

  • Common in official and healthcare contexts to refer to people who use services, so it conveys neutrality unlike cliente or propietario.

Related words

  • usuariafemale usernoun
  • usuariadouser basenoun

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