Meaning
second-hand goods
- used goods sold again
- the second-hand market
In a sentence
Compro spesso nell'usato.
I often buy second-hand.
C'è un negozio dell'usato qui vicino?
Is there a second-hand shop near here?
Oggi non cerco roba usata.
Today I'm not looking for second-hand things.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| usato | masculine · singular |
| usati | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually with article: comprare nell'usato, negozio dell'usato.
- As a noun it means second-hand goods; as an adjective it means used.
- Often uncountable in this sense.