Yap.Town

usarse

to be used

u ˈs a ɾ s e → usar
usar use + se Reflexive
verb Rare #47,419
to be used Reflexive/passive-like form (often similar to English “is used”).
SP: Este programa se puede usarse en casa.
EN: This program can be used at home.
Conjugation of usar
Indicative present
SingularPlural
First uso usamos
Second usas —
Third usa usan
Subjunctive present
SingularPlural
First uso usamos
Second usas —
Third usa usan
Imperative
SingularPlural
First — usemos
Second usa usad
Third use usen
Indicative past
SingularPlural
First usé usamos
Second usaste —
Third usó usaron
Present
usando
Past
usadousada
Indicative imperfect
SingularPlural
First usaba —
Third usaba usaban
Subjunctive imperfect
SingularPlural
First usaba —
Third usaba usaban
Indicative future
SingularPlural
First usaré usaremos
Second usarás —
Third usará —
Subjunctive future
SingularPlural
First usaré usaremos
Second usarás —
Third usará —
Conditional
SingularPlural
First usaría —
Third usaría —
Subjunctive
SingularPlural
Second usaras —

La lengua puede usarse de muchas maneras.

Language can be used in many ways.

Las tijeras son para cortar pero pueden usarse también para apuñalar.

Scissors are for cutting, but they can also be used to stab.

La espada puede usarse para proteger el cuerpo.

The sword can be used to protect the body.

Si renuncia a ello, lo que diga podrá usarse en su contra.

If you renounce it, what you say can be used against you.

— Cadena perpetua (1994)