aplicarse
verb
1. to apply oneself, work hard + a
put effort into an activity
Common combinations
- aplicarse a los estudios — apply oneself to one’s studies
- aplicarse al trabajo — apply oneself to work
- Se aplica mucho a sus estudios.He applies himself to his studies.
- Si te aplicas, aprenderás rápido.If you work hard, you will learn quickly.
- Ana se aplicó a preparar el examen.Ana applied herself to preparing for the exam.
2. to apply, be applied
put on a product or use a treatment
Common combinations
- aplicarse una crema — apply a cream
- aplicarse hielo — apply ice
- aplicarse un tratamiento — apply a treatment
- La crema se aplica dos veces al día.The cream is applied twice a day.
- Me apliqué hielo en la rodilla.I applied ice to my knee.
- Este tratamiento se aplica durante una semana.This treatment is applied for one week.
3. to apply, be applicable + a
be valid for someone or something
Common combinations
- aplicarse a todos — apply to everyone
- aplicarse a un caso — apply to a case
- no aplicarse a — not apply to
- Esta norma se aplica a todos.This rule applies to everyone.
- La ley se aplica también a los menores.The law also applies to minors.
- El descuento no se aplica a este producto.The discount does not apply to this product.
Same root
Phrases with this word
aplicarse el cuento