aplicaba

In a sentence

• Antes, yo aplicaba métodos tradicionales para enseñar.

  Before, I used to apply traditional methods to teach.

  In this context, "aplicaba" refers to implementing or using methods or techniques in a teaching setting.

• Ella aplicaba la pintura cuidadosamente sobre el lienzo.

  She applied the paint carefully onto the canvas.

  Here, "aplicaba" indicates the action of spreading or placing paint on the surface of a canvas.

• Él siempre se aplicaba mucho en sus estudios para obtener buenas calificaciones.

  He always dedicated himself a lot to his studies to achieve good grades.

  In this example, "aplicaba" means dedicating effort or focusing intensively on studies.