usarla
“usarla” means “to use it (feminine object)” in Spanish (referring to 'la mesa' (the table) or 'la herramienta' (the tool)).
to use it (feminine object), to use herAlso: to wear it (feminine clothing), to employ her
📝 In Action
La tarjeta de crédito está aquí. Puedes usarla cuando quieras.
A1The credit card is here. You can use it whenever you want.
Esta es la nueva aplicación. Queremos enseñarte a usarla.
A2This is the new application. We want to teach you how to use it.
Si la ves, tienes que convencerla de usarla para el proyecto.
B1If you see her, you have to convince her to use it for the project.
Word Connections
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Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Which sentence correctly uses 'usarla'?
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📚 Etymology
The verb 'usar' comes directly from the Latin verb *ūsāri*, meaning 'to use, practice, or employ'. The pronoun 'la' comes from the Latin direct object pronoun *illam*, referring to a feminine object or person.
First recorded: The base verb 'usar' appeared in Spanish texts during the 13th century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'usarla' have an accent mark but 'usar' does not?
Spanish words that end in 'r' usually stress the last syllable (u-SAR). When you add the two-syllable pronoun 'la', the stress naturally shifts. The written accent ('usarla') is added to force the stress back onto the 'a' of 'usar', keeping the pronunciation consistent with the base verb.
If I am talking about 'el libro' (the book), which form should I use?
Since 'el libro' is masculine, you must change the pronoun 'la' to 'lo'. The correct form would be 'usarlo' (to use it).