usar

Senses

1. 1.

   to use

   to employ something as a tool or means to accomplish a task

2. 2.

   to wear

   to have clothing or an accessory on one's body

3. 3.

   to be accustomed (to)

   to be in the habit of doing something; used with 'estar acostumbrado' sense

Examples

• "Uso un ordenador para trabajar."

  I use a computer to work.

• "¿Qué ropa usas para salir?"

  What clothes do you wear to go out?

• "No estoy acostumbrada a usar tacones altos."

  I'm not used to wearing high heels.

Usage

Usar is one of the most common verbs in Spanish. The distinction between "wear" and "use" is often blurred-both meanings use the same verb. In informal contexts, it can also mean "to be in the habit of" (e.g., "usaba venir aquí" = I used to come here). Regular -ar verb conjugation.