Aplicada (en. Applied)

/apliˈkaða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Acts with interest and effort in a task or activity.
She is a very diligent student who always submits her assignments on time.
Es una estudiante muy aplicada que siempre entrega sus trabajos a tiempo.
Applies practically to a discipline or field of study.
The theory learned is very applied in engineering.
La teoría aprendida es muy aplicada en la ingeniería.
Refers to someone who continuously strives to learn and improve.
She is very diligent in her work and always seeks to improve herself.
Ella es muy aplicada en su trabajo y siempre busca superarse.

Etymology

From the Latin 'applicata', which means 'attached' or 'joined'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

a diligent student
a student who strives in her studies.
una estudiante aplicada
to be dedicated at work
to show interest and dedication at work.
ser aplicada en el trabajo

Related Words

application
Action of applying or using a concept or tool.
aplicación
application (software)
Software designed to help the user perform specific tasks.
aplicativo

Slang Meanings

Dedicated
That girl is really dedicated; she is always studying.
Esa chava es bien dedicada, siempre está estudiando.
Nerd
He's a nerd; he loves to be diligent in everything.
Es un nerd, le encanta ser aplicada en todo.