The Present Tense of Aplicar is used to describe actions happening in the present moment. For example, Aplico una crema hidratante a mi piel. (I apply a moisturizing cream to my skin.)

Aplicar is a regular -ar verb, which means its conjugations follow the typical pattern for verbs ending in -ar in the present tense.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Aplicar (to apply) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

Aplicar generally means to apply or put into practice, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To apply or put into practice: For example, Aplico las reglas de la empresa en mi trabajo diario (I apply the company’s rules in my daily work).

To use or employ: For example, El médico aplica un tratamiento nuevo para curar la enfermedad (The doctor applies a new treatment to cure the disease).

To attribute or ascribe: For example, No le aplico esa intención maliciosa (I don’t attribute that malicious intention to him/her).

To dedicate or focus (colloquial): For example, Este año me aplico al estudio (This year I’m focusing on studying).

To hit or strike (slang): For example, ¡Te aplico un golpe si no te callas! (I’ll hit you if you don’t shut up!).

Examples

Examples of Aplicar in the Present Tense

Yo aplico los conocimientos que aprendí en la universidad. (I apply the knowledge I learned in university.)

Tú aplicas demasiado maquillaje por las mañanas. (You apply too much makeup in the mornings.)

Ella aplica las técnicas de relajación antes de una presentación importante. (She applies relaxation techniques before an important presentation.)

Nosotros aplicamos los valores que nos enseñaron nuestros padres. (We apply the values our parents taught us.)

Ustedes aplican las reglas de manera estricta en el trabajo. (You all apply the rules strictly at work.)

Ellos aplican un nuevo método para resolver conflictos. (They apply a new method to resolve conflicts.)

En esta empresa, aplicamos políticas de igualdad laboral. (In this company, we apply equal employment policies.)

¿Aplicas los consejos que te doy? (Do you apply the advice I give you?)

Siempre aplico protector solar antes de salir. (I always apply sunscreen before going out.)

Los artistas aplican diferentes técnicas para crear sus obras. (Artists apply different techniques to create their works.)

En la cocina, aplicamos recetas tradicionales de nuestra cultura. (In the kitchen, we apply traditional recipes from our culture.)

¿Ustedes aplican métodos sostenibles en su negocio? (Do you all apply sustainable methods in your business?)

Los estudiantes aplican lo que aprenden en la teoría a proyectos prácticos. (Students apply what they learn in theory to practical projects.)

En esta compañía, aplicamos un enfoque centrado en el cliente. (In this company, we apply a customer-centric approach.)

Los atletas aplican estrategias específicas durante las competencias. (Athletes apply specific strategies during competitions.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Aplicar (to apply) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.