apply

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aplicar

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apply
[əˈplaɪ]
verbo transitivo
1aplicar (put on)
  • to apply pressure to -> ejercer presión sobre, presionar
2aplicar (use) (system, theory)
  • to apply one's mind to something -> concentrarse en algo
  • to apply oneself to one's work -> aplicarse en el trabajo
verbo intransitivo
3(for job, grant)
  • to apply (to somebody) for something -> solicitar algo (a alguien)
4(law, rule)
  • rule 26b applies in all other cases -> la norma 26b se aplicará en todos los demás casos
  • this clause no longer applies -> esta cláusula ya no está en vigor
  • that applies to you too! -> ¡esto es válido or vale para ti también!

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apply [a-plái]
1Aplicar, poner o juntar una cosa con otra.
2Aplicar, apropiar, acomodar.
3Aplicar, destinar a algún fin o para un uso particular; traer en relación con una persona o cosa; introducir en la práctica los principios de una ciencia, o valerse de una verdad general en el caso particular; utilizar.
4Aplicarse, estudiar o dedicarse a algún estudio.
5Recurrir, acudir a alguno como suplicante.
  • To apply colors -> dar color, aplicar colores sobre
  • To apply a sum of money to -> destinar una suma de dinero a o para
  • To apply one’s attention to -> fijar su atención en
  • Apply to me in case of need -> recurra usted a mí en caso de necesidad
  • Apply to Mr -> D
verbo neutro (intransitivo)
6Pedir, dirigir una petición, hacer solicitud formal. (n)
7Dirigirse a, recurrir. (n)
8Convenir, acudir. (n)
  • To apply oneself to -> aplicarse a, dirigirse a, recurrir a; aplicarse
  • This rule applies to everyone -> esta regla se aplica a todos
  • To apply for a job -> solicitar un trabajo
va., diríjase usted al Sr. D.

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apply [əˈplaɪ]
verb:transitive
1 [+ointment, paint etc] aplicar;to a
to apply heat to a surface (Téc) exponer una superficie al calor; (Med) calentar una superficie; to apply a match to sth prender fuego a algo con una cerilla
2 (impose) [+rule, law] aplicar; emplear
3 (use)
to apply the brakes frenar; to apply pressure on sth ejercer presión sobre algo; to apply pressure on sb presionar a algn
to apply pressure
4 (dedicate)
to apply one's mind to a problem dedicarse a resolver un problema; to apply o.s. to a task dedicarse aplicarse a una tarea;or
how can we best apply this money?
verb:intransitive
1 (be relevant) ser aplicable; ser pertinente
In this particular case the rule does not apply
cross out what does not apply táchese lo que no proceda; to apply to (be applicable to) ser aplicable a; referirse a; the law applies to everybody la ley es aplicable a de obligado cumplimiento para todos;or this rule doesn't apply to us esta norma no nos afecta
2 (for job, audition) presentarse
are you applying? ¿te vas a presentar?
please apply at the office diríjanse a la oficina
to apply to sb dirigirse a algn; acudir a algn; to apply for [+scholarship, grant, assistance] solicitar; pedir; [+job] solicitar; presentarse a
patent applied for patente en trámite
to apply to sb for sth solicitar algo a algn
within

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Verb Conjugation for "apply"

Imperative
  • apply
  • you apply
  • he/she applies
  • we apply
  • you apply
  • they apply
Preterite
  • I applied
  • you applied
  • he/she applied
  • we applied
  • you applied
  • they applied
Present Continuous
  • I am applying
  • you are applying
  • he/she is applying
  • we are applying
  • you are applying
  • they are applying
Present Perfect
  • I have applied
  • you have applied
  • he/she has applied
  • we have applied
  • you have applied
  • they have applied
Past Continuous
  • I was applying
  • you were applying
  • he/she was applying
  • we were applying
  • you were applying
  • they were applying
Past Perfect
  • I had applied
  • you had applied
  • he/she had applied
  • we had applied
  • you had applied
  • they had applied
Future
  • I will apply
  • you will apply
  • he/she will apply
  • we will apply
  • you will apply
  • they will apply
Future Perfect
  • I will have applied
  • you will have applied
  • he/she will have applied
  • we will have applied
  • you will have applied
  • they will have applied
Future Continuous
  • I will be applying
  • you will be applying
  • he/she will be applying
  • we will be applying
  • you will be applying
  • they will be applying
Present Perfect Continuous
  • I have been applying
  • you have been applying
  • he/she has been applying
  • we have been applying
  • you have been applying
  • they have been applying
Future Perfect Continuous
  • I will have been applying
  • you will have been applying
  • he/she will have been applying
  • we will have been applying
  • you will have been applying
  • they will have been applying
Past Perfect Continuous
  • I had been applying
  • you had been applying
  • he/she had been applying
  • we had been applying
  • you had been applying
  • they had been applying
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