apply
/əˈplaɪ/ [applies, applied]Translation
v [i]
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⇨ solicitar
to apply for a job solicitar un trabajo
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⇨ referirse
⇨ afectar
The new law doesn't apply to us La nueva ley no nos afecta
v [t]
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⇨ aplicar
Apply what you know to solve this problem Aplica tus conocimientos para resolver este problema
⇨ utilizar
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⇨ aplicar
He applied the varnish with a paintbrush Aplicó el barniz con una brocha
⇨ extender
to apply oneself
⇨ aplicarse
If you want to go to a good university, you'll have to apply yourself more Si quieres ir a una universidad buena, tendrás que aplicarte más
(Definition of apply vv from the Diccionario Cambridge Compact English-Spanish
© Cambridge University Press and Ediciones SM 2011)
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