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Italian

uso

/ˈu.zo/noun · masculineB1
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Meaning

use

  • usage
  • practice
  • habit

In a sentence

Non è più in uso questo telefono.

This phone is no longer in use.

Hai già capito l'uso di questa app?

Have you already understood the use of this app?

Il manuale spiega chiaramente l'uso corretto di questo strumento.

The manual clearly explains the correct use of this tool.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
usomasculine · singular
usimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use 'uso' for general habits or customs; 'abitudine' implies personal routine.
  • Avoid 'uso' for tool/function meanings—prefer 'utilizzo' or 'impiego' in formal contexts.
  • No plural for abstract senses (e.g., 'l’uso di droghe'), but countable for specific instances (e.g., 'gli usi locali').

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