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utilizado

u-ti-li-THA-dou.ti.liˈθa.ðo

“utilizado” means “used” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

used

Also: utilized, second-hand
A small, slightly worn teddy bear sitting alone on a wooden floor, illustrating an object that has been previously employed or consumed.

📝 In Action

Compramos un coche utilizado, pero está en muy buen estado.

A2

We bought a used car, but it's in very good condition.

El material utilizado para la construcción es reciclado.

B1

The material utilized for the construction is recycled.

Necesitas la herramienta utilizada en el taller.

B1

You need the tool used in the workshop.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • equipo utilizado – used equipment
  • método utilizado – method used

used

Also: put to use
A1regular ar
A sharp wooden pencil resting on a table next to a fully colored, completed drawing of a flower, representing a finished action (participle).
infinitiveutilizar
gerundutilizando
past Participleutilizado

📝 In Action

Hemos utilizado la bicicleta toda la semana.

A1

We have used the bike all week.

El software ha sido utilizado por millones de personas.

B2

The software has been used by millions of people.

Nunca había utilizado esa aplicación antes.

B1

I had never used that application before.

Word Connections

Common Collocations

  • ha sido utilizado – it has been used
  • había utilizado – I/he/she had used

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "utilizado" in Spanish:

second-hand→used→utilized→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: utilizado

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'utilizado' as an adjective?

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📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin verb *ūtīlis*, meaning 'useful' or 'profitable.' The Spanish verb *utilizar* was formed later, essentially meaning 'to make useful.' 'Utilizado' is simply the form that results after that action is completed.

First recorded: Medieval Spanish (via the root verb *utilizar* from the 15th century)

Cognates (Related words)

English: utilizedFrench: utilisé

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'utilizado' and 'usado'?

Both mean 'used,' but 'utilizado' tends to emphasize that something was put to its intended purpose (utilized), and it feels slightly more formal. 'Usado' is often preferred when talking simply about second-hand items (e.g., 'ropa usada' – used clothes).

Does 'utilizado' ever change form when used with 'haber' (e.g., in 'he utilizado')?

No. When 'utilizado' is combined with 'haber' to form a completed action tense (like 'he utilizado,' 'has utilizado'), it is a verb form, and it is always fixed in the masculine singular form ('utilizado'), regardless of who is doing the action or what object is involved.