No. 1,971 in Spanish

utiliza

"Utiliza" means "uses."

In a sentence

Ella utiliza un lápiz para escribir.
She uses a pencil to write.
In this sentence, the word 'utiliza' is used as a third-person singular present-tense verb meaning 'uses' in the context of employing an object or tool for a specific purpose.
Se utiliza un martillo para clavar los clavos.
A hammer is used to nail the nails.
Here, 'utiliza' is used in the passive voice ('se utiliza') to convey that the hammer is being used by someone or in general for this purpose.
Utiliza tus conocimientos para resolver el problema.
Use your knowledge to solve the problem.
In this instance, 'utiliza' appears as a command form directed to the listener, encouraging them to use their knowledge effectively to address a situation.

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