usaron
“usaron” means “they used” in Spanish (past action completed by a group).
they used, you all usedAlso: they wore
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Ellos usaron la bicicleta para ir al mercado.
A1They used the bicycle to go to the market.
¿Ustedes usaron el coche nuevo ayer?
A2Did you all (formal) use the new car yesterday?
Las actrices usaron vestidos de gala en la ceremonia.
B1The actresses wore ball gowns at the ceremony.
Word Connections
Indicative
Imperfect
Present
Preterite
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: usaron
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'usaron' for a single, completed action?
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📚 Etymology
Comes directly from the Latin verb *usare*, which meant 'to use' or 'to make use of.' It is a very stable verb form that has been in Spanish since its earliest days.
First recorded: 13th century (in similar forms)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'usaron' a regular or irregular verb form?
'Usaron' comes from the verb 'usar,' which is a fully regular verb. This makes its conjugation very predictable and easy to learn.
What is the difference between 'usaron' and 'usaban'?
'Usaron' (simple past) means the action of using was finished and completed (e.g., 'They used the tool yesterday'). 'Usaban' (imperfect past) means the action was repeated, habitual, or ongoing in the past (e.g., 'They used to use that tool every day').