en uso

/en ˈuso/
in use

El equipo está en uso.

The equipment is in use.


general

Being currently used or operational

El ascensor está en uso.

The elevator is in use.

La máquina no está en uso en este momento.

The machine is not in use at the moment.

This phrase is commonly used to indicate that something is currently being used or is operational.

Related Phrases

Pro Tip

Common Contexts

'En uso' is frequently used in technical, administrative, and everyday contexts to describe the operational status of items or systems.

Gold Rule

Avoid Misuse

Do not use 'en uso' to describe something that is merely available or ready to be used, but rather something that is actively being used at the moment.

Word Origin

Derived from the preposition 'en' (in) and the noun 'uso' (use), combining to indicate something that is currently being used.

Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to describe the operational status of objects, systems, or services.

Word Breakdown

en
in
preposition
+
uso
use
noun
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