No. 11,404 in Catalan
usar
"Usar" means "to use" in English.
In a sentence
Necessito usar l'ordinador per fer la meva tasca.
I need to use the computer to do my task.
This sentence employs 'usar' in the context of making practical use of an object, specifically the computer.
Sempre podem usar alternatives si cal.
We can always use alternatives if needed.
Here, 'usar' is applied to denote employing or utilizing options in a flexible manner.
Hem d'aprendre a usar correctament aquest concepte tècnic.
We must learn to use this technical concept correctly.
In this example, 'usar' refers to operating or applying knowledge rationally, in this case, about a technical concept.
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