no aplicar

to not apply

no aplicar(noh ah-plee-kahr)

transitive verb phrase

1. (to not put a substance on)

a. to not apply

En el prospecto dice: "No aplicar esta crema en mucosas".

The directions for use say, "Do not apply this cream on mucous membranes."

b. to not put on

No apliques el barniz hasta que la pintura esté seca.

Don't put on the varnish until the paint is dry.

2. (to not put into practice)

a. to not apply

Si ustedes creen que estas normas van a ser contraproducentes, ¿no sería mejor no aplicarlas?

If you believe that these rules are going to be counterproductive, wouldn't it be better not to apply them?

b. to not implement

El gobierno ha decidido no aplicar las medidas anunciadas por el presidente en su rueda de prensa.

The government has decided not to implement the measures announced by the president at his press conference.

c. to not use (un método o una técnica)

Esta vez no aplicaremos el mismo método, probaremos uno nuevo.

This time we won't use the same method. We'll try a new one.