Italian · Everyday Verbs
"to use" in Italian: usare
usare
Note: also: utilizzare
To use in Italian is usare (oo-ZAH-reh). Io uso, tu usi, lui/lei usa. Past participle usato / usata. Prefer usare over only utilizzare in everyday speech.
Kitchen tip
Uso sempre questa padella per le uova.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce usare
Say it
oo-ZAH-reh
/uˈza.re/
Usare stresses ZAH: oo-ZAH-reh. Soft s like z. Uso (I use) is OO-zoh.
"to use" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| usare | to use Tools, apps, words. | Tools, apps, words. |
| uso / usi / usa | I use / you use / he-she uses Present singular — verb uso, not only the noun. | Present singular — verb uso, not only the noun. |
| usiamo | we use Shared tools. | Shared tools. |
| usato / usata | used Past participle; also second-hand. | Past participle; also second-hand. |
How to use usare in real life
- 1Kitchen tip
Uso sempre questa padella per le uova.
I always use this pan for eggs.
Uso as verb.
- 2App help
Usi spesso questa app per i biglietti?
Do you often use this app for tickets?
Usi.
- 3Borrowing a charger
Posso usare il tuo caricatore un minuto?
Can I use your charger for a minute?
Usare.
Mistakes English speakers make with usare
Incorrect: Io usare il forno.
Correct: Uso il forno.
Conjugate: io uso.
Incorrect: Devo utilizzare solo, senza usare.
Correct: Devo usare il microonde. / Posso usare il microonde.
Everyday speech prefers usare; include usare, not only utilizzare.
Good to know
Uso is both I use and the noun use—context clears it. Markets label usato for second-hand clothes.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Sharing kitchen tools
ChatPal
Usi il frullatore stasera?
Are you using the blender tonight?
You
Sì, lo uso per la zuppa.
Yes, I use it for the soup.
ChatPal
Ok. Dopo posso usare io la padella?
Ok. Afterwards can I use the pan?
You
Certo.
Of course.
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FAQ
Common questions about "to use" in Italian
How do I say I use?
Uso.
You use (tu)?
Usi.
Usare vs utilizzare?
Both mean to use; usare is more everyday.
Past?
Ho usato.
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