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How to Say "usage" in Spanish

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uso

/oo-soh//ˈu.so/

nounA1general
Use this word when referring to the general way something is employed, its practical application, or how it is handled.
A close-up view of a child's hand holding a wooden paintbrush, actively applying a thick streak of bright blue paint onto a white canvas.

Examples

Dale un buen uso a ese regalo.

Make good use of that gift.

El manual explica el correcto uso de la máquina.

The manual explains the correct usage of the machine.

Esta es una palabra de uso común en la región.

This is a commonly used word in the region (a word of common use).

Masculine Noun Rule

Even though 'uso' ends in 'o', which often signals masculine words, remember it's always preceded by 'el' or 'un'. (e.g., El uso, un uso).

Confusing Noun and Verb

Mistake: “Using 'uso' (noun) when the verb form is needed: 'Yo hago uso la computadora.'”

Correction: Use the verb 'usar': 'Yo uso la computadora.' (I use the computer.)

navegación

nounA2digital
Choose this word specifically when discussing the act of moving through or interacting with digital content, like websites or apps.

Examples

La navegación por este sitio web es muy intuitiva.

Browsing this website is very intuitive.

General vs. Digital 'Usage'

Learners often mistakenly use 'uso' when they mean digital interaction. Remember that 'navegación' is the specific term for how you navigate websites or apps, while 'uso' is for the general application of anything.

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