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"Accepted" is a form of "accepted", an adjective which is often translated as "aceptado". "Apply" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "aplicar". Learn more about the difference between "apply" and "accepted" below.
apply(
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. aplicar
Apply the cream evenly over the skin.Aplica la crema de manera uniforme sobre la piel.
a. aplicar
What theory did you apply to run the experiment?¿Qué teoría aplicaste para llevar a cabo el experimento?
a. ejercer
The mechanism starts when you apply pressure on the lever.El mecanismo se pone en marcha al ejercer presión sobre la palanca.
b. usar
Instead of philosophizing, why don't you apply your intelligence to something practical?En lugar de filosofar, ¿por qué no usas tu inteligencia para algo práctico?
c.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
They applied pressure on him to sign the contract.Le presionaron para que firmara el contrato.
What's wrong with your car? - I hear a strange noise whenever I apply the brakes.¿Qué le pasa a tu carro? - Escucho un ruido extraño cada vez que freno.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
a. presentar una solicitud
I applied for a college scholarship. Have you applied yet?Solicité una beca para la universidad. ¿Tú presentaste una solicitud ya?
b. presentarse
I'm applying for a job I saw advertised on Facebook.Voy a presentarme a un empleo que vi anunciado en Facebook.
c. aplicar
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
Which universities are you going to apply to next year?¿A cuáles universidades vas a aplicar el año que viene?
d. postularse
Ten candidates are applying for the post; it'll be a tough competition.Diez candidatos se postulan para el cargo; será una competencia reñida.
a. aplicarse
Does the same vacation policy apply to every worker in the factory?¿Se aplica la misma política de vacaciones a todos los trabajadores de la fábrica?
a. aplicarse
The legislation mentioned by the defendant does not apply in this case.La legislatura mencionada por el acusado no se aplica en este caso.
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accepted(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. aceptado
This is the most accepted research method.Este es el método de investigación más aceptado.
b. reconocido
The scientist's theory is not accepted yet by his peers.La teoría del científico todavía no está reconocida por sus colegas.
a. aceptado
I want to be accepted at the country's best university.Quiero ser aceptado en la mejor universidad del país.
b. admitido
Gloria is officially accepted at the university.Gloria está admitida oficialmente en la universidad.
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