No. 2,418 in Portuguese
aplicar
To apply.
In a sentence
É importante aplicar novas técnicas para melhorar a eficiência.
It is important to apply new techniques to improve efficiency.
Here, 'aplicar' is used to mean 'apply' or 'use' in a context of employing methods or techniques.
Ele decidiu aplicar para um novo emprego na empresa.
He decided to apply for a new job at the company.
In this context, 'aplicar' refers to 'apply' in the sense of submitting an application for a job.
Ao aplicar a pintura na parede, use um pincel adequado.
When applying the paint to the wall, use an appropriate brush.
Here, 'aplicar' means 'apply' in the context of spreading or using a substance, such as paint.
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