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“Aplicar” (to apply) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

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Understanding the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of “Aplicar”

The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Aplicar is used to give direct orders or instructions, for example: Aplica la crema en tu piel. (Apply the cream to your skin.)

This verb follows the -car to -que spelling-changing conjugation pattern, where the ‘c’ changes to ‘qu’ before the vowel endings.

How to Use Aplicar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Aplicar generally means to apply or put into practice, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To apply or put into practice: for example, Aplica la crema en tu piel después de bañarte (Apply the cream to your skin after bathing).

To use or employ: for example, Aplica más fuerza al apretar ese tornillo (Apply more force when tightening that screw).

To dedicate or devote: for example, Aplícate más a tus estudios (Apply yourself more to your studies).

To impose or inflict (colloquial): for example, ¡Aplícate y deja de holgazanear! (Apply yourself and stop being lazy!)

To focus or concentrate (colloquial): for example, ¡Aplícate, que te estás distrayendo! (Focus, you’re getting distracted!)

Real Life Examples of Aplicar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Aplica la crema protectora antes de salir al sol! (Apply the sunscreen before going out in the sun!)

Para solicitar el empleo, aplique en línea antes del viernes. (To apply for the job, apply online before Friday.)

Mamá, apliquemos las reglas de manera justa con todos los niños. (Mom, let’s apply the rules fairly with all the kids.)

Equipo, aplicad las nuevas estrategias de ventas a partir de mañana. (Team, apply the new sales strategies starting tomorrow.)

Estudiantes, apliquen los conceptos aprendidos en el próximo proyecto. (Students, apply the concepts learned in the next project.)

Oye, aplica más fuerza al apretar ese tornillo, ¿no? (Hey, apply more force when tightening that screw, right?)

Para tener éxito, aplique disciplina y perseverancia en sus metas. (To be successful, apply discipline and perseverance to your goals.)

En la cocina, apliquemos las técnicas culinarias que aprendimos. (In the kitchen, let’s apply the culinary techniques we learned.)

Artistas, aplicad diferentes estilos y texturas en sus obras. (Artists, apply different styles and textures in your works.)

Compañeros, apliquen los valores de respeto y honestidad en el trabajo. (Colleagues, apply the values of respect and honesty at work.)

¿Puedes aplicar un poco más de colorante a mi cabello? (Can you apply a little more dye to my hair?)

Para mejorar tus habilidades, aplica la práctica constante. (To improve your skills, apply constant practice.)

En esta situación, apliquemos el sentido común y la empatía. (In this situation, let’s apply common sense and empathy.)

Equipo de ventas, aplicad las nuevas estrategias de marketing digital. (Sales team, apply the new digital marketing strategies.)

Amigos, apliquen los principios de reciclaje en sus hogares. (Friends, apply recycling principles in your homes.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Aplicar (to apply) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.