usa

uses?He, she, or formal you 'uses',is using?Current action

Also:employs?To use something professionally

oo-sah

/ˈu.sa/

Verb (Present Tense Conjugation)A1regular ar

neutral

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Quick Reference

infinitiveusar

gerundusando

past Participleusado

📝 In Action

Ella usa el teléfono para trabajar.

She uses the phone to work.

¿Usted usa lentes de contacto?

Do you (formal) use contact lenses?

Mi coche usa gasolina premium.

My car uses premium gas.

Word Connections

Synonyms

emplea (employs)
utiliza (utilizes)

Common Collocations

usa el tiempo – he/she uses the time

💡 Grammar Points

Regular -AR Pattern

"Usa" follows the simplest verb pattern in Spanish. Just drop the 'ar' from 'usar' and add 'a' for 'él/ella/usted' in the present tense.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Tú/Usted forms

Mistake: “Tú usa (when trying to be informal)”

Correction: Tú usas (The 'tú' form needs the 's' at the end; 'usa' is reserved for formal 'usted' or 'él/ella').

⭐ Usage Tips

Using Tools

Use 'usa' when talking about someone employing any object, like a tool, a car, or a computer: 'Usa una computadora nueva.'

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: usa

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'usa' as the verb form?

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Word Family

usar(to use) - Verb

uso(use (noun)) - Noun

usuario(user) - Noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'usa' related to 'uso'?

Yes! 'Uso' is the 'yo' form (I use) of the verb 'usar,' and it is also the noun for 'use.' 'Usa' is the 'él/ella/usted' form of the same verb.

Should I write 'USA' or 'EE. UU.' in Spanish?

'EE. UU.' (with dots and a space) is the official Spanish abbreviation for *Estados Unidos*. While 'USA' is understood everywhere, 'EE. UU.' looks more formal and correct in written text.