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utilización

oo-tee-lee-thah-SYOHNutiliθaˈθjon

“utilización” means “utilization” in Spanish (the act of using something for a purpose).

utilization, use

Also: usage
NounfB2formal
A child using a colorful watering can to water a small green plant.

📝 In Action

La utilización de plásticos en este producto es mínima.

B1

The use of plastics in this product is minimal.

Debemos optimizar la utilización de nuestros recursos naturales.

B2

We must optimize the utilization of our natural resources.

El manual describe la correcta utilización de la maquinaria.

C1

The manual describes the correct usage of the machinery.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • desuso (disuse)
  • inutilidad (uselessness)

Common Collocations

  • utilización racional – rational or efficient use
  • utilización indebida – misuse or improper use
  • grado de utilización – degree of utilization

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: utilización

Question 1 of 3

Which article is correct for 'utilización'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
utilizar(to utilize/use) — Verb
útil(useful) — Adjective
utilidad(usefulness/utility) — Noun
utilitario(utilitarian/practical) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
canciónnaciónatención
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin 'utilitas', which comes from 'utilis' (useful). The Spanish version adds the '-ción' ending to create the noun form of the verb 'utilizar'.

First recorded: 18th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: utilizationFrench: utilisation

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'utilización' just a fancy way to say 'uso'?

Essentially, yes. In many contexts, they are interchangeable, but 'utilización' sounds more technical, professional, or academic.

Does it have a plural form?

Yes: 'utilizaciones'. Note that when it becomes plural, the accent mark on the 'o' is dropped.

Is it spelled with an 's' or a 'z'?

In Spanish, it is always spelled with a 'z' (utilización). English uses 'z' in US English (utilization) and 's' in UK English (utilisation), but Spanish is consistent.