How to Say "pre-owned" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “pre-owned” is “usado” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA2
AdjectiveA2
formal term for used goods
Examples
Compramos un coche usado porque era más barato.
We bought a used car because it was cheaper.
Ella vende ropa usada en el mercado.
She sells second-hand clothes at the market.
Matching the Noun
As an adjective, 'usado' must change its ending to match the thing it describes: 'usado' (masculine singular), 'usada' (feminine singular), 'usados' (masculine plural), and 'usadas' (feminine plural).
Using 'Usado' for People
Mistake: “Using 'usado' to mean 'tired' or 'exhausted' in some contexts.”
Correction: While sometimes understood, use 'cansado' for people who are tired. 'Usado' is best kept for describing objects.
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