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

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Él usó su paraguas como un arma. He used his umbrella as a weapon.
Ella usó margarina en vez de mantequilla. She used margarine instead of butter.
Sólo se usó de vez en cuando. It was used only from time to time.
Tom usó toallas viejas para secar el perro. Tom used old towels to dry the dog.
La enfermera usó un tensiómetro para medirme la presión. The nurse used a sphygmomanometer to check my blood pressure.
La enfermera usó un tensiómetro para medirme la tensión. The nurse used a sphygmomanometer to check my blood pressure.
La enfermera usó un esfingomanómetro para medirme la tensión. The nurse used a sphygmomanometer to check my blood pressure.
El ladrón usó un destornillador para entrar en el coche. The thief used a screwdriver to break into the car.
Ése es el ordenador que usó para escribir el artículo. That's the computer he used to write the article.
Ésa es la computadora que usó para escribir el artículo. That's the computer he used to write the article.
Usó un dolor de cabeza como excusa para irse temprano. He used a headache as an excuse for leaving early.
El fontanero usó muchas herramientas diferentes para arreglar nuestro fregadero. The plumber used many different tools to fix our sink.
Este escritorio lo usa Tom. This desk is used by Tom.
Tom nunca usa un sombrero. Tom never wears a hat.
Mi hermano usa esta bicicleta. My brother uses this bike.
Alicia usa un perfume dulce. Alice wears a sweet perfume.
Esta palabra todavía se usa. This word is still in use.
Él usa gafas para leer. He wears eyeglasses to read.
¿Cómo se usa esta cámara? How do you use this camera?
Él siempre usa camisas azules. He always wears blue shirts.
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