usaste
“usaste” means “you used” in Spanish (informal singular past tense).
you usedAlso: you wore, you utilized
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¿Usaste el teléfono de la oficina ayer?
A1Did you use the office phone yesterday?
Me encantó la camisa que usaste para la fiesta.
A2I loved the shirt you wore for the party.
Usaste mi cargador sin preguntar, ¿verdad?
A1You used my charger without asking, right?
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📚 Etymology
The verb 'usar' comes directly from the Latin verb *ūsāre*, which meant 'to use' or 'to employ.' It has maintained its core meaning consistently throughout history.
First recorded: Old Spanish
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'usaste' formal or informal?
'Usaste' is informal. It is the past tense form for 'tú' (the informal 'you'). If you need to be formal, you would say 'usted usó'.
Can 'usaste' mean 'you wore'?
Yes, absolutely! When talking about clothes, accessories, or makeup, 'usaste' means 'you wore' or 'you had on.' For example, '¿Qué perfume usaste?' (What perfume did you wear?)