usarlo
“usarlo” means “to use it” in Spanish (referring to a masculine object or a neuter concept).
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Necesitas leer el manual antes de usarlo.
A1You need to read the manual before using it.
No sé cómo usarlo, ¿puedes ayudarme?
A1I don't know how to use it, can you help me?
Es la mejor herramienta. Debemos usarlo siempre.
A2It's the best tool. We should always use it.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: usarlo
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Which sentence correctly uses 'usarlo'?
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📚 Etymology
The root verb 'usar' comes from the Latin verb *ūtī*, meaning 'to use' or 'to employ'. It has been a standard word in Spanish since the earliest recorded texts.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (likely 10th-12th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
If 'usar' means 'to use,' why does 'usarlo' have 'lo' attached?
The 'lo' is a pronoun meaning 'it' (or 'him'). When a Spanish verb is in its basic, unconjugated form (the infinitive), the small words that receive the action are often attached right to the end. So, 'usar' (to use) + 'lo' (it) = 'usarlo' (to use it).
When do I use 'usarlo' versus 'usarla'?
You use 'usarlo' when the thing you are using is a masculine noun (like 'el teléfono' or 'el coche'). You use 'usarla' when the thing you are using is a feminine noun (like 'la computadora' or 'la llave').