usado

used

adjective oo-SAH-doh Rare

Also means

second-hand

Usage Note

Usado is the past participle of usar used as an adjective. It can describe something worn out from use (ropa usada, worn clothing) or simply second-hand (coche usado, used car). In Latin America, ropa de segunda mano and ropa usada are both common; in Spain, de segunda mano or de segunda tends to be preferred in market contexts.

Examples

"Compré un libro usado en la feria del libro."

Natural Translation

I bought a used book at the book fair.

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