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uso

[ˈu.zu]
nounmasculinepl: usos
use
1. the act of using something; application or employment of something
The use of this tool is very simple.
O uso desta ferramenta é muito simples.
2. a way or manner in which something is used
Different uses for the same material.
Diferentes usos para o mesmo material.
3. custom or habitual practice; tradition
It is the use in this community to greet with a kiss.
É o uso nesta comunidade cumprimentar com um beijo.
4. practical benefit or advantage from something
What is the use of complaining?
Qual é o uso de reclamar?
Synonyms
utilizaçãoempregoaplicaçãocostumeprática
Antonyms
desusoabandono

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
uso
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
uso
No significant regional variation
São Paulo
uso
No significant regional variation
Portugal
uso
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

em uso (in use)
fora de uso (out of use)
fazer uso de (to make use of)
ter uso (to be useful)
uso e costume (custom and practice)
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