Meaning and behavior
What does aplicar mean?
Aplicar means to use, to apply. VerbyGo classifies it as an irregular -AR verb. It is non-reflexive.
to smear, to put something above another thing or in contact with another thing; to apply (to submit oneself as a candidate).
Build from reliable parts
Principal forms
- Infinitive
- aplicar
- Gerund
- aplicando
- Past participle
- aplicado
Verified irregular pattern
How this verb behaves
Its forms differ from a fully regular -ar pattern in the preterite.
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of aplicar for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Aplicar |
|---|---|
| yo | aplico |
| tú | aplicas |
| él / ella / usted | aplica |
| nosotros / nosotras | aplicamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | aplicáis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | aplican |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of aplicar is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Aplicar |
|---|---|
| yo | apliqué |
| tú | aplicaste |
| él / ella / usted | aplicó |
| nosotros / nosotras | aplicamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | aplicasteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | aplicaron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of aplicar, or for background information.
| Subject | Aplicar |
|---|---|
| yo | aplicaba |
| tú | aplicabas |
| él / ella / usted | aplicaba |
| nosotros / nosotras | aplicábamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | aplicabais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | aplicaban |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of aplicar for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Aplicar |
|---|---|
| yo | aplicaré |
| tú | aplicarás |
| él / ella / usted | aplicará |
| nosotros / nosotras | aplicaremos |
| vosotros / vosotras | aplicaréis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | aplicarán |
Conjugation guide
Subjunctive forms
Subjunctive forms
Present subjunctive
Use these forms when a current wish, reaction, doubt or another trigger requires the subjunctive.
| Subject | Aplicar |
|---|---|
| yo | aplique |
| tú | apliques |
| él / ella / usted | aplique |
| nosotros / nosotras | apliquemos |
| vosotros / vosotras | apliquéis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | apliquen |
Conjugation guide
Commands
Commands
Affirmative commands
Choose the affirmative command of aplicar that matches the person being addressed.
| Subject | Aplicar |
|---|---|
| tú | aplica |
| usted | aplique |
| nosotros / nosotras | apliquemos |
| vosotros / vosotras | aplicad |
| ustedes | apliquen |
Commands
Negative commands
Use no with the matching command form of aplicar.
| Subject | Aplicar |
|---|---|
| tú | no apliques |
| usted | no aplique |
| nosotros / nosotras | no apliquemos |
| vosotros / vosotras | no apliquéis |
| ustedes | no apliquen |
Verified context
Examples with aplicar
Esto no se aplica a los estudiantes.
This does not apply to students.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRLo mismo aplica para Tom.
The same holds true for Tom.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FREso aplica para él también.
That applies to him too.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FR
Quick answers
Aplicar FAQ
What does aplicar mean?
Aplicar means to use, to apply.
Is aplicar regular or irregular?
Aplicar is a irregular -AR verb.
What is the gerund of aplicar?
The gerund of aplicar is aplicando.
What is the past participle of aplicar?
The past participle of aplicar is aplicado.
How is aplicar conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is aplico, aplicas, aplica, aplicamos, aplican.
How is aplicar conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is apliqué, aplicaste, aplicó, aplicamos, aplicaron.
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