Aplicación (en. Application)

a-pli-ka-'θjon

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Software designed to perform a specific function.
I downloaded an application to edit photos.
Descargué una aplicación para editar fotos.
Action of applying something.
The application of this rule is necessary.
La aplicación de esta regla es necesaria.
Presentation of a theory or knowledge in a specific case.
Its application in real life is very interesting.
Su aplicación en la vida real es muy interesante.

Etymology

From Latin 'applicatio', which means 'action of applying'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

practical application
Use of a theory in a real context.
aplicación práctica
mobile application
Program designed to be used on mobile devices.
aplicación móvil
application of the law
Execution of legal norms.
aplicación de la ley

Related Words

to apply
Making use of knowledge in a specific context.
aplicar
application
That serves to apply or implement something.
aplicativo

Slang Meanings

App
I'm going to install a new app to learn languages.
Voy a instalar una nueva app para aprender idiomas.
APK
The APK file of that application is not available.
El archivo APK de esa aplicación no está disponible.