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aplicar

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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).

transitive verb

1. (to spread)

a. aplicar

Apply the cream evenly over the skin.Aplica la crema de manera uniforme sobre la piel.

2. (to put into effect)

a. aplicar

What theory did you apply to run the experiment?¿Qué teoría aplicaste para llevar a cabo el experimento?

3. (to use)

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?

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

4. (to submit an application; often used with "for" or "to")

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.

5. (to be relevant)

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?

6. (legal)

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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Conjugations

Participles

Present:	applying
Past:	applied

Indicative of "apply"

	Present	Past	Future
I	apply	applied	will apply
you	apply	applied	will apply
he/she	applies	applied	will apply
we	apply	applied	will apply
you	apply	applied	will apply
they	apply	applied	will apply