Usar
Use
Language note: Verb: usar = “to use”. In Portugal you’ll also hear “utilizar” (more formal), but “usar” is the everyday choice.
Culture note: At ticket machines or with staff, you can say “Posso usar…?” (“Can I use…?”) to check what cards are accepted.
Context: They say what you can do instead of buying from the driver.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Usar
[oo-ZAR]
to use
A verb meaning “to use” (to employ something, e.g., a ticket/card or an app).
Para andar de elétrico entre o Porto e Lisboa, vou usar o bilhete certo.
To ride the tram between Porto and Lisbon, I’m going to use the right ticket.
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