Confusing Past Tenses

This form ('usé') is the simple past tense. You use it for actions that started and finished completely at a specific point in time, like 'I used it yesterday.'

The Simple Past (Preterite)

The accent on the 'é' is vital! It changes the meaning from the present tense ('yo uso' - I use) to the past tense ('yo usé' - I used).

The Essential Accent Mark

Remember that *usar* is the standard verb for 'to wear' in Spanish. So, 'Usé un sombrero' means 'I wore a hat,' not necessarily 'I used a hat as a tool.'

Using vs. Wearing

Extremely common way to say 'I used' when describing a finished action in the past.

'Usé' is the 'yo' (I) form of the simple past tense of the verb 'usar' (to use/to wear). Learn its pronunciation, full conjugation, and usage tips for describing completed actions.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

Practice Conjugations