uso

use

noun OO-zoh Common

Origin: Latin usus (use, practice), from uti (to use)

Also means

custom

Usage Note

Uso means both 'use' (fare uso di, to make use of) and 'custom/habit' in the plural — gli usi e costumi (the customs and traditions) of a people. The phrase fuori uso (out of use, broken) is very common on signs. Do not confuse with usanza (established custom) or abitudine (personal habit).

Examples

"Fai buon uso del tuo tempo."

Natural Translation

Make good use of your time.

Literal Translation

Make good use of-the your time.

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