No. 2,253 in Portuguese
utilizada
"Utilizada" means "used" in English.
In a sentence
A técnica utilizada pelos cientistas foi crucial para a descoberta.
The technique used by the scientists was crucial for the discovery.
In this sentence, 'utilizada' is used as a past participle describing the technique being employed by the scientists.
A ferramenta utilizada para completar o trabalho era muito eficiente.
The tool used to complete the work was very efficient.
Here, 'utilizada' indicates a tool that was employed or operated in accomplishing the work.
A metodologia utilizada no estudo comprovou ser eficaz.
The methodology used in the study proved to be effective.
In this instance, 'utilizada' describes the methodology adopted or applied in conducting the study.
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