usarse

to be used

u ˈs a ɾ s e → usar
usar to use + se Reflexive marker
verb Rare #49,714
to be used Often used to say that something can or may be used, without naming who uses it.
SP: Esta herramienta puede usarse para abrir la caja.
EN: This tool can be used to open the box.
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 —
Third use usen
Indicative past
SingularPlural
First usé usamos
Second usaste —
Third usó usaron
Present
Indicative imperfect
SingularPlural
First usaba usábamos
Third usaba usaban
Subjunctive imperfect
SingularPlural
First usaba usábamos
Third usaba usaban
Indicative future
SingularPlural
First usaré usaremos
Second usarás —
Third usará usarán
Subjunctive future
SingularPlural
First usaré usaremos
Second usarás —
Third usará usarán
Past
Conditional
SingularPlural
First usaría —
Third usaría —
Subjunctive
SingularPlural
Second usaras —

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

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

— Sueño de fuga (1994)

La jeringa ya no podía usarse.

The syringe could no longer be used.

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.

La lengua puede usarse de muchas maneras.

Language can be used in many ways.