Usado

In Spanish, 'usado' (masculine) or 'usada' (feminine) translates directly to "used" or "secondhand" in English. It describes something that has been previously owned or employed. This can apply to a vast range of objects, from vehicles and clothing to electronic devices and household items. The degree of "usado" varies; an item might be gently used with minimal wear, or significantly used, showing substantial signs of age and previous use. The term also implicitly suggests a lower price point compared to a new equivalent.

Usado meaning with examples

• El coche usado que compró tenía solo 20,000 kilómetros, un buen precio y estaba bien mantenido. (The used car he bought had only 20,000 kilometers, a good price and it was well maintained.) Revisamos el historial del vehículo y comprobamos que el coche no era 'usado' en el sentido de maltratado. (We checked the vehicle history and verified the car wasn't 'used' in the sense of being abused.)
• Encontré un abrigo usado de cuero genuino en la tienda de segunda mano; la calidad era excelente a pesar de ser usado. (I found a used, genuine leather coat at the thrift store; the quality was excellent despite being used.) Estaba 'usado', pero sin ningún rasguño. (It was 'used', but without any scratches.)
• Prefiero comprar libros usados porque puedo encontrar buenas ofertas y contribuir a la sostenibilidad. (I prefer to buy used books because I can find good deals and contribute to sustainability.) El libro era 'usado', pero parecía nuevo, parecía que no se habían leído ni siquiera un par de páginas. (The book was 'used', but looked new, it seemed that not even a couple of pages had been read.)
• El teléfono 'usado' que compró online funcionaba perfectamente, aunque tenía algunas marcas superficiales. (The used phone he bought online worked perfectly, although it had some superficial marks.) El estado del teléfono era 'usado', pero estaba en buen estado. (The condition of the phone was 'used', but it was in good condition.)
• Vendí mi bicicleta 'usada' a un precio razonable porque ya no la necesitaba y necesitaba espacio en mi garaje. (I sold my used bicycle at a reasonable price because I didn't need it anymore and needed space in my garage.) La bicicleta era 'usada', pero estaba en perfectas condiciones. (The bicycle was 'used', but it was in perfect condition.)