utilizar
to use
Reviewed by: David WestfallCofounder
To use or make use of something
Encoding Strategies:
linguistic
utilize
to use
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-ar
verb suffix
Utilizar means to use and is a direct cognate of the English word utilize0.
utilizar
to use, to utilize, to make use of
To use something as a tool or resource for a purpose.
Utiliza este mapa para encontrar el caminoUse this map to find the way
Los médicos utilizan tecnología avanzada para diagnosticar enfermedadesDoctors utilize advanced technology to diagnose illnesses
to harness, to tap into (energy or resources)
To utilize a natural force or resource by putting it to work.
La ciudad utiliza la energía del río para generar electricidadThe city harnesses the energy of the river to generate electricity
to use, to take advantage of (a person)
To use a person selfishly for one's own benefit.
Siento que solo me estás utilizandoI feel like you're just using me
No dejes que te utilicen para conseguir lo que quierenDon't let them take advantage of you to get what they want