Usar can mean employing an object or service, or wearing an item such as glasses.

The idea

Use uso with yo and usamos with nosotros in the present.

Examples

  • Uso el teclado para escribir el mensaje.I use the keyboard to type the message.
  • Ella usa una toalla limpia.She uses a clean towel.
  • Usamos el calendario para anotar las citas.We use the calendar to note appointments.
  • ¿Puedes usar este ordenador?Can you use this computer?
  • Ellos usan el autobús para ir al centro.They use the bus to go downtown.
  • Uso gafas para leer.I wear glasses to read.

Read-aloud uses a synthetic Spanish voice available on your device. Voice quality and availability vary; it does not assess your pronunciation.

Watch out

Use para plus an infinitive to explain the purpose: usar el teclado para escribir.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the present form for yo: Yo ___ el teclado. (uso / usas)

    Show answer or example answer

    uso

    Uso is the present form for yo.

  2. Choose the present form for nosotros: Nosotros ___ el calendario habitualmente. (usamos / usan)

    Show answer or example answer

    usamos

    Usamos is a present form for nosotros; the time cue describes a habit.

  3. Choose the action of putting the keyboard to use: Necesito escribir con el teclado ahora: voy a ___. (usarlo / guardarlo)

    Show answer or example answer

    usarlo

    Usarlo means using the keyboard; guardarlo means putting it away.

Use it today

Say what you use to write a message and what you use to reach the center.