utilizando
“utilizando” means “using” in Spanish (as in 'I am using').
using, utilizing
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Estoy utilizando mi teléfono para traducir la frase.
A1I am using my phone to translate the sentence.
Ella aprendió a cocinar utilizando solo ingredientes frescos.
A2She learned to cook using only fresh ingredients.
Utilizando esta nueva estrategia, hemos reducido los errores.
B1By utilizing this new strategy, we have reduced errors.
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Quick Quiz: utilizando
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'utilizando' to describe an ongoing action?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word *ūtilis*, meaning 'useful' or 'profitable.' The Spanish verb 'utilizar' was created by adding the -izar ending, and 'utilizando' is simply the form used for ongoing action.
First recorded: 15th century (as 'utilizar')
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'utilizando' the same as 'usando'?
They both mean 'using'. 'Usando' comes from the simpler verb 'usar', while 'utilizando' comes from 'utilizar'. They are interchangeable in most everyday situations, but 'utilizando' sounds slightly more formal.
Can I use 'utilizando' without 'estar'?
Yes! When you use it alone, it acts like an adverb, explaining *how* something is done. Example: 'Ganó el juego utilizando una estrategia nueva' (He won the game using a new strategy).