No. 1,135 in Portuguese
usando
"Using."
In a sentence
Estou usando um novo programa de computador.
I am using a new computer program.
The word 'usando' is used here to express the act of actively employing or utilizing a computer program.
Ele está usando óculos para enxergar melhor.
He is wearing glasses to see better.
In this sentence, 'usando' conveys the act of wearing or having an item on oneself, specifically glasses.
Nós estamos usando nosso tempo com sabedoria.
We are using our time wisely.
The word 'usando' here means managing or applying time in a practical or efficient manner.
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