Aplican (en. Apply)

a-pli-kan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Make something effective or execute it according to a purpose or a set of rules.

In our school, the teachers apply the rules of conduct.

En nuestra escuela, los maestros aplican las normas de conducta.

Refer to a situation or context where a rule or principle is used.

The laws that apply to all citizens must be respected.

Las leyes que se aplican a todos los ciudadanos deben ser respetadas.

Execute a necessary action to achieve a result.

Doctors apply specific treatments to each patient.

Los médicos aplican tratamientos específicos a cada paciente.

From the Latin 'applicare' meaning 'to join, unite.'

that apply

Refers to those elements that are relevant or pertinent in a specific context.

que aplican

apply to

Indicates the relationship of a rule or norm to a particular subject or case.

aplican a

do not apply

Phrase used to refer to something that is not relevant or appropriate in a situation.

no aplican

apply

Verb that means to put a principle or action into practice.

aplicar

application

Noun that refers to the use of something, or to software.

aplicación

applicator

Device or person that applies something.

aplicador

Used to say that something is not important.

That rule does not apply, do not worry.

Esa regla no aplica, no te preocupes.

Refers to something that is generally applicable.

At this party, the rules apply to everyone.

En esta fiesta, las normas aplican a todos.