No. 2,254 in Portuguese
utilizar
"Utilizar" means "to use" or "to utilize."
In a sentence
Eu gosto de utilizar canetas coloridas para tomar notas.
I like to use colorful pens to take notes.
In this sentence, 'utilizar' is employed to mean 'to use,' indicating the action of employing certain objects or tools for a specific purpose.
Ela decidiu utilizar os recursos disponíveis para resolver o problema.
She decided to use the available resources to solve the problem.
Here, 'utilizar' signifies 'to employ' or 'make use of,' stressing the strategy of utilizing resources to achieve an objective.
As empresas estão buscando formas de utilizar tecnologia para melhorar a eficiência.
Companies are seeking ways to utilize technology to improve efficiency.
In this context, 'utilizar' reflects 'to utilize,' highlighting the aspect of leveraging technology as a tool or means for improvement.
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