applies in the Oxford Spanish Dictionary

Translations for applies in the English»Spanish Dictionary

I.apply <applies, applying, applied> [Am əˈplaɪ, Brit əˈplʌɪ] VB trans

1. apply (put on):

apply lotion/paint/dressing

aplicar

to apply sth to sth

aplicar algo a algo

apply the plaster thickly

aplicar el yeso en capas gruesas

apply the ointment to the affected area

aplicar el ungüento a la zona afectada

2. apply (put into effect, bring to bear):

apply method/theory/knowledge

aplicar

the authorities are applying the regulations very strictly

las autoridades están aplicando muy estrictamente el reglamento

this law should never have been applied to this case

esta ley no debería haberse aplicado nunca a este caso

just apply some common sense

usa or utiliza un poco de sentido común

he applied his mind to the task

se concentró en la tarea

to apply the brakes

frenar

apply the brakes gently

frene suavemente

to apply pressure

usar fuerza

apply heat to the surface

caliente la superficie

she applied herself to her work

se puso a trabajar con diligencia or empeño

II.apply [Am əˈplaɪ, Brit əˈplʌɪ] VB intr

1. apply (make application):

please apply in writing to …

diríjase por escrito a …

please apply in writing to …

escriba a …

it's a good job, why don't you apply?

es un buen trabajo ¿por qué no te presentas? or ¿por qué no lo solicitas?

to apply for sth for loan/permission

solicitar or pedir algo

to apply for a job

solicitar un trabajo

to apply for a job

presentarse para un trabajo

to apply for a job

aplicar a un trabajo Ven

to apply for a job

postular para un trabajo CSur

I am writing to apply for the post of …

me dirijo a ustedes para solicitar el puesto de …

“patent applied for”

“patente en trámite”

to apply to sb for sth

solicitarle algo a alguien

“apply within”

“infórmese aquí”

“apply within”

razón aquí

to apply to + infin she applied to obtain a new passport

solicitó un nuevo pasaporte

he applied to join the police

presentó una solicitud de ingreso en la policía

2. apply (be applicable, relevant):

apply regulation/criterion:

aplicarse

this rule does not apply to members of the club

esta regla no se aplica a los socios del club

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to apply or have double standards

aplicar una ley para unos y otra para otros

to apply/release the handbrake

poner/sacar or soltar el freno de mano

to apply for habeas corpus

presentar un recurso de hábeas corpus

liberally apply/spread

abundantemente

liberally apply/spread

generosamente

Translations for applies in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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sancionador (sancionadora) órgano

that applies sanctions

aplicar pomada/maquillaje

to apply form

aplicar pintura/barniz

to apply form

el acuerdo solo se aplica a los afiliados al sindicato

the agreement applies only to union members

aplicar

to apply form

aplicar

to apply

aplicar a un puesto/una beca

to apply for a job/a scholarship

aplicarse

to apply oneself

tienes que aplicarte más en tus estudios

you must apply yourself more to your studies

engomar

to apply glue to

engomar

to apply gum to

solicitar un permiso de obras

to apply for a building permit

aplicar un método con rigurosidad

to apply a method rigorously o strictly

applies in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for applies in the English»Spanish Dictionary

I.apply [əˈplaɪ] VB intr

1. apply (request):

apply

presentarse

to apply to sb

dirigirse a alguien

to apply to sb for sth

solicitar algo a alguien

to apply for a job

presentarse a [o solicitar] un puesto de trabajo

to apply in writing

dirigirse por escrito

2. apply (be relevant):

to apply to sb

concernir a alguien

II.apply [əˈplaɪ] VB trans

1. apply (coat):

apply

aplicar

2. apply (use):

apply

aplicar

apply

usar

to apply force

hacer uso de la fuerza

to apply pressure to sth

ejercer presión sobre algo

to apply sanctions

aplicar sanciones

to apply common sense

usar el sentido común

3. apply (persevere):

to apply oneself to sth

dedicarse a algo

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to apply for membership to a club

solicitar ingreso en un club

to apply the brakes

frenar

Translations for applies in the Spanish»English Dictionary

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se aplica a todos los niños indistintamente

it applies to all the children without distinction

dar las últimas pinceladas fig

to apply the finishing touches

optar a algo

to apply for sth

optar a un cargo

to apply for a position

aplicar

to apply

aplicar dando un ligero masaje

apply, massaging lightly

aplicar el freno

to apply the break

aplicar un tipo de interés

to apply a rate of interest

aplicarse

to apply oneself

aplicarse al estudio

to apply [or to devote] oneself to one's studies

maquillar (poner base de fondo)

to apply foundation to

maquillar (con pinturas)

to apply make-up to

aplicar la ley del embudo

to apply one-sided rule

rezar con algo

to apply to sth

applies Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

to apply for membership to a club

solicitar ingreso en un club

to apply for a job

presentarse a [o solicitar] un puesto de trabajo

to apply in writing

dirigirse por escrito

to apply for a grant

solicitar una subvención

to apply for a job

solicitar un trabajo

to apply for a teaching post

solicitar un empleo de profesor

to apply for a job

presentarse para un trabajo

to apply a rate of interest

aplicar un tipo de interés

to apply [or to devote] oneself to one's studies

aplicarse al estudio

it applies to all the children without distinction

se aplica a todos los niños indistintamente

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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What qualifies as spam varies from game to game, but usually this term applies to all forms of message flooding, violating the terms of service contract for the website.

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In like manner, technical collection means can have uncertainty that applies to a specific report, such as noting partial cloud cover obscuring a photographic image.

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This fact is material when, for example, property has been disclaimed by its erstwhile owner, in which case the law of escheat applies.

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Inasmuch as the ordinance does not define occupation or business, the common definition cited above applies.

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The leniency policy applies to arrangements between competitors which substantially lessen competition.

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The ban applies to positions of any skill level, from counter attendant to chief executive.

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The same rule applies even though there is no plural of an indefinite article.

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As it applies to human capital, capability represents the intersection of capacity and ability.

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In addition, whether a duty to act fairly applies depends on the relationship between the public authority and the individual.

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Because labor is the most important factor of production this article will focus on the competitive labor market, although the analysis applies to all competitive factor markets.

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