using

ˈjuːzɪŋ
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Translation of using from English into Spanish,

Adjective

1.

method

employing a particular method or tool
  • The using technique improved the results significantly.La técnica utilizada mejoró los resultados significativamente.
2.

exploitation

Rare
taking advantage of someone or something
Rare
explotando
  • He is using his friends for personal gain.Él está explotando a sus amigos para beneficio personal.

Noun

work

action of employing tools, objects, or methods for a purpose
  • Using of tools requires skill.El uso de herramientas requiere habilidad.
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Expressions with using: examples in English and translations in Spanish

engañoso
The politician's promises were just using smoke and mirrors to gain votes.
con mucho tacto
con sumo cuidado
The manager was using kid gloves when discussing the issue with the upset employee.
por la puerta de atrás
The hacker was using a backdoor method to enter the system.
ingenioso
She escaped by using your wits during the surprise inspection.

Synonyms and analogies of using in English

Examples of using in a sentence

  • A using approach was adopted for the experiment.
  • She was accused of using her position to get favors.
  • They are using the system to their advantage.
  • The using of smartphones has increased rapidly.
  • Using of chemicals must be done with caution.
use
juːs
Verb
1.

application

tr.
employ something for a specific purpose
tr.
  • She used the hammer to fix the chair.Ella usó el martillo para arreglar la silla.
2.

expression

tr.
say or write a word to express meaning
tr.
  • She used the word 'happy' to describe her mood.Ella usó la palabra 'feliz' para describir su estado de ánimo.
3.

habit

intr.
habitually do something in the past
intr.
  • He used to jog every morning.Él solía trotar todas las mañanas.
Noun
1.

benefit

usefulness or advantage derived from something
uso mutilidad fprovecho m
  • The new software has great use in design.El nuevo software tiene un gran uso en el diseño.
2.

rights

ability or right to utilize something
uso mderecho de uso
  • He lost the use of his car after the accident..Perdió el uso de su coche después del accidente.

Expressions with use: examples in English and translations in Spanish

no useexp.
es inútil
It's no use trying to change his mind.
gastar
agotar
The old shoes were used up after the long hike.
aprovechar
She put her skills to good use at the new job.
usar el cerebro
pensar
You need to use your brains to fix this issue.
piensa bien
usa tu cabeza
If you use your head, you can figure out the puzzle.
¿de qué sirve?
What's the use of trying if we always fail?

Translations of "using" in Context ordered by category and frequency

usando

He enjoyed using a candy cane to decorate his gingerbread house.

Disfrutó usando un bastón de caramelo para decorar su casa de jengibre.

utilizando

She made a colorful bouquet using layers of tissue paper and wire.

Hizo un colorido ramo utilizando capas de papel de seda y alambre.

mediante

You can lodge a complaint online using the government's official portal.

Puedes presentar una queja en línea mediante el portal oficial del gobierno.

utilización

Easy to use and clean with water before the first using.

Fácil de usar y limpiar con agua antes de la primera utilización.

empleando

The entire electrical system was built from scratch using silver wires.

Todo el sistema eléctrico se hizo desde cero empleando cables de plata.

utilizado

She denies using people in high places to get the promotion early.

Ella niega haber utilizado a altos cargos para conseguir el ascenso antes.

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Other translations for using:

  • empleado
  • aplicado

using: Examples and translations in context

The recipe suggested using herbs to bait the chicken for grilling.

La receta sugería usar hierbas para sazonar el pollo antes de asarlo.

She prefers to fork her salad rather than using her fingers.

Prefiere comer la ensalada con tenedor en lugar de usar los dedos.

She prefers using vegetable oils over animal fats in her cooking.

Prefiere usar aceites vegetales en lugar de grasas animales en su cocina.

He prefers using shot loads rather than solid bullets for practice.

Prefiere usar cargas de perdigones en lugar de balas sólidas para practicar.

She prefers using a hoover instead of sweeping the floors manually.

Ella prefiere usar la aspiradora en lugar de barrer los pisos manualmente.

He always checks for a copyright notice to avoid using protected material.

Siempre verifica si hay un aviso de copyright para evitar usar material protegido.

Fencing matches require precision and grace when using a foil.

Los combates de esgrima requieren precisión y gracia al usar el florete.

During the holidays, she always makes sweet treats using puff pastry.

Durante las fiestas, ella siempre hace dulces usando masa de hojaldre.

See also:

using upusing your witsusing a backdoorusing kid gloves
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