How to Say "they employ" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “they employ” is “usan” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mis vecinos usan mucha electricidad en invierno.
My neighbors use a lot of electricity in the winter.
Ustedes usan el autobús para ir a trabajar, ¿verdad?
You all use the bus to go to work, right?
Los niños usan las tabletas para sus clases virtuales.
The children use tablets for their virtual classes.
Who is 'usan'?
This form always refers to a group: 'ellos' (they, masculine/mixed), 'ellas' (they, feminine), or 'ustedes' (you all/y'all, formal or informal in most of Latin America).
Confusing 'Usan' and 'Usamos'
Mistake: “Using 'usan' when you mean 'we use' (nosotros).”
Correction: Remember 'usan' is for 'they/you all'. For 'we use', you need 'usamos'.
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