aplicar
Meanings
Verb
1. to use, to apply
2. to smear, to put something above another thing or in contact with another thing
3. to apply (to submit oneself as a candidate) (Latin America, intransitive)
4. to apply oneself (reflexive)
5. to apply, to hold true (reflexive)
Examples60
El presidente aplicó medidas especiales.
The president used special measures.
Aplicó la mermelada a la tostada.
He spread the marmalade on the toast.
Aplicó la pomada a la rodilla.
He smeared the cream on his knee.
Eso aplica para él también.
That applies to him too.
Lo mismo aplica para Tom.
The same holds true for Tom.
Estoy aplicando para un trabajo.
I am applying for a job.