aplicación
“aplicación” means “app” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
app
Also: application
📝 In Action
Tengo una aplicación para aprender idiomas.
A1I have an app for learning languages.
Esta aplicación no funciona en mi teléfono.
A1This app doesn't work on my phone.
application
Also: implementation
📝 In Action
La aplicación de la crema es necesaria dos veces al día.
B1The application of the cream is necessary twice a day.
Queremos ver la aplicación práctica de esta teoría.
B2We want to see the practical application of this theory.
diligence
Also: studiousness
📝 In Action
Su aplicación en los estudios fue recompensada con una beca.
C1Her diligence in her studies was rewarded with a scholarship.
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Quick Quiz: aplicación
Question 1 of 2
If you are applying for a job, which word should you use instead of 'aplicación'?
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Derived from the Latin word 'applicatio,' which means 'attaching to' or 'joining.' It originally described the act of bringing things into contact.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'aplicación' the same as 'app' in Spanish?
Yes, 'aplicación' is the full word for a computer or mobile program. However, Spanish speakers use the English word 'app' very frequently as well.
How do I say 'law enforcement' using this word?
You use the phrase 'la aplicación de la ley,' which literally means 'the application of the law'.