This is the 5533rd most frequent Portuguese word.
utilize
To use something effectively.
Here, 'utilizo' means 'make use of,' indicating the active application of tools to accomplish tasks.
Eu utilizo ferramentas digitais para facilitar o meu trabalho.
I utilize digital tools to facilitate my work.
In this sentence, 'utilizar' implies employing the book for a specific purpose, namely to gather information or refer to specific content.
Você pode utilizar o livro como uma fonte de referência.
You can utilize the book as a reference source.
Here, 'utilizam' denotes the adoption of methods or procedures to achieve enhancements in productivity.