Spanish Phrase
Usa un casillero pequeño.
Meaning
The sentence is a direct instruction telling someone to place their belongings in a small locker. It’s concise and typical of signage or spoken directions in places that provide lockers.
When to use
Use this phrase on signs, in spoken instructions, or when you’re personally telling someone where to store items—e.g., at a gym, school, or train station.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Usauncasilleropequeño
Imperative (tú) of usar
"Usa" is the informal singular imperative form of the verb "usar", used to give a direct command.
Indefinite article (un)
"un" is the masculine singular indefinite article, matching the gender and number of "casillero".
Noun gender (casillero)
"casillero" is a masculine noun meaning "locker"; adjectives must agree in gender and number.
Adjective agreement (pequeño)
"pequeño" is a masculine singular adjective meaning "small"; it follows the noun and matches its gender.
🗨In Conversation
¿Dónde puedo guardar mi mochila?
Where can I store my backpack?
Usa un casillero pequeño.
Use a small locker.
✕Common Mistakes
Usa una casillero pequeño.
The article must match the masculine noun "casillero"; use "un" not "una".
Usa un casillero pequeña.
The adjective must agree in gender with the noun; "pequeña" is feminine.
Usa un casillero pequeño, señor.
When speaking formally (usted) you need the formal imperative "Use".
↔Alternatives
Utiliza un casillero pequeño.
Utilize a small locker.
Pon tus cosas en un casillero pequeño.
Put your things in a small locker.
Guarda tus objetos en un casillero pequeño.
Store your items in a small locker.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries lockers are called "casilleros" (not "lockers"). The informal imperative "Usa" is appropriate when speaking to peers or when the sign is meant for a general audience. For a more formal setting you would say "Use un casillero pequeño" (usted form). Also, adjectives usually follow the noun, so "casillero pequeño" sounds more natural than "pequeño casillero".