reused

[/riːˈjuːzd/]
verb (past tense and past participle)
reutilizado
1. Used again; employed for a second or subsequent time
The company reused the packaging materials from previous shipments.
A empresa reutilizou os materiais de embalagem dos envios anteriores.
2. To put something to use again, especially in a different way or context
She reused the old jar as a container for buttons.
Ela reutilizou o pote antigo como recipiente para botões.
3. To utilize again without significant modification
The software code was reused across multiple projects.
O código de software foi reutilizado em vários projetos.
In both Brazilian and American English-speaking cultures, 'reused' has gained prominence due to environmental consciousness and sustainability movements. In Brazil, 'reutilização' is increasingly important in discussions about sustainability (sustentabilidade) and circular economy (economia circular). The term reflects a cultural shift toward eco-friendly practices and waste reduction.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
recycledrepurposedreappliedemployed again
Antonyms / Antônimos
discardedthrown awaydisposedwasted

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
reutilizado
Most common translation; used in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
reutilizado
Standard usage; sometimes 'reciclado' in environmental contexts
São Paulo
reutilizado
Preferred in business and technical contexts; aligns with formal Portuguese
Portugal
reutilizado
Identical usage; widely used in environmental and business discourse

Related Words

reuserecyclingrepurposesustainability

Related Idioms & Phrases

reduce, reuse, recycle - environmental sustainability phrase
give something a second life - similar concept of reusing
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