Usage examples of "used" in English with translation to Spanish

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Tom bought his truck used. Tom compró su camión usado.
Gasoline is used for fuel. La gasolina es utilizada como combustible.
She is used to cooking. Está acostumbrada a cocinar.
Mother Teresa used the prize money for her work in India and around the world. La Madre Teresa empleó esa ayuda monetaria para ayudar a la gente pobre de la India y de todo el mundo.
I wonder what has become of the friend I used to go fishing with. Me pregunto que se habrá hecho del amigo con el que solía ir de pesca.
English is used by many people. El inglés es usado por muchas personas.
What is this object used for? ¿Para qué se utiliza este objeto?
I'm used to it. Estoy acostumbrado.
She used margarine instead of butter. Ella usó margarina en vez de mantequilla.
He used pigeons in his experiment. Él utilizó palomas en su experimento.
He is used to traveling. Él está acostumbrado a viajar.
Salt is used to season food. La sal se usa para sazonar la comida.
Iron is used in building ships. El hierro se utiliza en la construcción de barcos.
Soldiers are used to danger. Los soldados están acostumbrados al peligro.
This used car is for sale. Este coche usado se vende.
I don't want to be used. No quiero que me utilicen.
He is used to hard work. Está acostumbrado a trabajar duro.
Wires are used to convey electricity. Los cables se usan para trasmitir electricidad.
This word isn't used like that. Esta palabra no se utiliza así.
I'm used to eating alone. Estoy acostumbrado a comer solo.
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