uses
OO-sehs
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Quiero que **uses** mi computadora, no la tuya.
B1I want that you **use** my computer, not yours.
Es bueno que **uses** un diccionario para buscar palabras nuevas.
B1It is good that you **use** a dictionary to look up new words.
Dudo que **uses** ese traje otra vez.
B2I doubt that you **wear** that suit again.
💡 Grammar Points
A Command or Request
The form 'uses' is the informal negative command ('Don't use...') and the informal request form ('I want you to use...').
Indicative vs. Subjunctive
If you are simply stating a fact ('You use'), you say 'usas'. If you are expressing desire, doubt, or necessity ('I want you to use'), you must change the verb form to 'uses'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing the Moods
Mistake: "Te sugiero que usas este bolígrafo."
Correction: Te sugiero que **uses** este bolígrafo. ('Sugiero que' (I suggest that) always needs the special verb form.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Recognizing the Trigger
Listen for 'Que' after verbs of influence (like 'querer', 'pedir', 'sugerir'). If the subject changes, the next verb will likely be in the form of 'uses'.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
imperfect
present
preterite
subjunctive
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: uses
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses the word 'uses'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'uses' have an 's' while 'usa' does not?
'Usa' means 'he/she/it uses' (a statement of fact). 'Uses' is a different verb form used primarily when you are telling an informal 'tú' person what you want them to do, or what you doubt they will do. The 's' ending marks it specifically as the informal 'tú' form in this special mood.
What is the negative command for 'tú'?
The negative command is 'No uses'. For example, 'No uses mi teléfono' (Don't use my phone). This is one of the most common ways you will hear the word 'uses' in everyday conversation.