Aplicarse (en. Apply)

/apliˈkaɾse/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To dedicate attention or effort to something.

It is important to apply oneself in studies to succeed.

Es importante aplicarse en los estudios para tener éxito.

To focus on a task or responsibility.

If you apply yourself, you will finish the project on time.

Si te aplicas, terminarás el proyecto a tiempo.

To use knowledge or a skill in a specific context.

She applies herself to her skills in daily work.

Ella se aplica a sus competencias en el trabajo diario.

From the Latin 'applicāre', which means 'to join, to unite'.

to apply oneself thoroughly

To make a significant effort in a task.

aplicarse a fondo

to apply oneself to something

To concentrate and strive in a specific activity.

aplicarse en algo

not to apply oneself

Not to make an effort or not to pay attention to something.

no aplicarse

application

Action of applying.

aplicación

application

That is applied to something practically.

aplicativo

to apply

To put into practice a knowledge or technique.

aplicar

To be very focused on something.

Today I am very focused, do not disturb me.

Hoy estoy muy aplicado, no me molesten.

To put in maximum effort in studies or work.

Ever since he found out there are exams, he has been more focused.

Desde que sabe que hay exámenes, se ha aplicado más.