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usas

OO-sahs

verbA1regular ar
you use?informal singular (tú),you are using?present continuous action

Quick Reference

infinitiveusar
gerundusando
past Participleusado

📝 In Action

¿Qué tipo de computadora usas para estudiar?

A1

What type of computer do you use to study?

Siempre usas mi bolígrafo sin preguntar.

A2

You always use my pen without asking.

Si usas esa aplicación, tendrás un descuento.

B1

If you use that application, you will have a discount.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • empleas (you employ/use)
  • utilizas (you utilize)

Common Collocations

  • usas el tiempoyou spend/use time
  • usas la fuerzayou use force

💡 Grammar Points

The 'Tú' Form

'Usas' is the verb form you use when talking directly to a friend, family member, or someone younger—the informal 'you'.

Regular -AR Pattern

Since 'usar' is a regular verb ending in -AR, the 'tú' form always ends in -as in the present tense (e.g., 'hablas', 'compras', 'usas').

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing 'Tú' and 'Usted'

Mistake: "Using 'usas' (tú) when you should be formal: '¿Usted usas mi teléfono?'"

Correction: For formal situations, use 'Usted usa': '¿Usted usa mi teléfono?'

⭐ Usage Tips

Using 'Usar' for Clothes

While 'llevar' or 'vestir' are common for 'to wear,' 'usar' is also perfectly fine for saying 'you use/wear clothes' (e.g., 'Usas pantalones negros').

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

él/ella/ustedusa
youso
usas
ellos/ellas/ustedesusan
nosotrosusamos
vosotrosusáis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedusaba
yousaba
usabas
ellos/ellas/ustedesusaban
nosotrosusábamos
vosotrosusabais

preterite

él/ella/ustedusó
yousé
usaste
ellos/ellas/ustedesusaron
nosotrosusamos
vosotrosusasteis

subjunctive

present

él/ella/usteduse
youse
uses
ellos/ellas/ustedesusen
nosotrosusemos
vosotrosuséis

imperfect

él/ella/ustedusara/usase
yousara/usase
usaras/usases
ellos/ellas/ustedesusaran/usasen
nosotrosusáramos/usásemos
vosotrosusarais/usaseis

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: usas

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'usas'?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'usas' and 'usa'?

'Usas' means 'you use' when speaking to one person informally (tú). 'Usa' means 'he uses,' 'she uses,' or 'you use' when speaking to one person formally (usted).

Is 'usas' a regular or irregular verb?

'Usas' comes from the verb 'usar,' which is completely regular. It follows the standard pattern for all verbs that end in -AR.