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

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Translations: all230 usar173 utilizar21 empregar1 other translations35

Tom bought his truck used. Tom comprou o caminhão dele usado.

"Are the taxis being used?" "Yes, they are." "Os táxis estão sendo utilizados?" "Estão, sim."

That man has hit bottom: his wife has left him, he's lost his job, and he's an alcoholic. The worst is that I know him--he used to be my boss five years ago. Esse homem chegou ao fundo do poço: sua mulher o deixou, ele perdeu o emprego e virou um alcoólatra. E pior que eu o conheço—ele era meu chefe há cinco anos atrás.

This desk is used by me. Esta carteira é usada por mim.

Mother Teresa used the prize money for her work in India and around the world. Madre Teresa utilizou o dinheiro do prêmio no seu trabalho na Índia e no mundo inteiro.

What is this thing used for? Para que se usa isto?

The suffix "inho" is often used in Portuguese names: Mariazinha, Pedrinho e Zezinho are some examples. O sufixo "inho" é muito utilizado em nomes próprios na língua portuguesa: Mariazinha, Pedrinho e Zezinho são alguns exemplos.

This knife is used to cut meat. Esta faca é usada para cortar carne.

Any electrical device, if used improperly, has the potential for causing fire, electrical shock or personal injury. Qualquer dispositivo eletrônico, se utilizado inadequadamente, tem a capacidade de causar um incêndio, uma descarga elétrica ou uma lesão pessoal.

Traffic lights are used to regulate traffic. Os semáforos são usados para regular o tráfego.

I used to use Twitter, but then found it a bit boring, so I stopped using it. Eu utilizava o Twitter, mas achei um pouco chato, então parei de usá-lo.

Traffic lights are used to direct traffic. Os semáforos são usados para controlar o tráfego.

We need to distinguish what a sentence could mean from what it actually does mean when used by one particular speaker on one particular occasion. Nós temos que distinguir entre o que uma frase poderia significar e o que ela significa de verdade quando utilizada por uma pessoa ou ocasião em particular.

I don't want to be used. Não quero que me usem.

Glass bottles aren't used much anymore. Garrafas de vidro não são mais tão usadas.

Na'vi language is used in Avatar. O idioma Na'vi é usado em Avatar.

Language can be used in many ways. A língua pode ser usada de muitas formas.

If wisely used, money can do much. Se usado com sabedoria, o dinheiro pode fazer muita coisa.

I cannot afford buying a used car. Não dou conta de comprar um carro usado.

It can be used as a knife. Pode ser usado como uma faca.

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