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How do you say "to use" in Spanish?
usar
In Spanish, "to use" is usar.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced oo-SAR. Stress on the second syllable. Sounds like 'oo-zar'.
Grammar notes
Regular -ar verb. Present tense: uso, usas, usa, usamos, usan.
Example sentence
Uso la computadora.
I use the computer.
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How to remember usar
Usar sounds like 'use-are'. You use something because it are useful.
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Questions about usar
How do you say "to use" in Spanish?
In Spanish, "to use" is usar. It is a noun.
How is usar written in Spanish?
usar is written using the standard Spanish script.
How is usar used in a sentence?
Use usar as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Uso la computadora. (I use the computer.).
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