Aplicadas

Aplicadas is the feminine plural form of the Spanish adjective aplicado, used to describe nouns that indicate practical use or implementation. In grammar, its form must agree with the noun it modifies; for example, ciencias aplicadas (feminine plural) or disciplinas aplicadas (feminine plural). When the noun is masculine or masculine plural, different forms such as aplicados or aplicado may be used (e.g., métodos aplicados, ingeniería aplicada uses the feminine singular form).

In academic and professional contexts, the term is most often associated with applied sciences or fields that emphasize solving real-world problems through practical methods. This contrasts with the concept of ciencias básicas (basic or pure sciences), which focus more on fundamental principles and theoretical understanding rather than immediate application. The label applied can be extended to specific disciplines, techniques, and research areas that aim to translate knowledge into technologies, processes, or services.

Common phrases include ciencias aplicadas, tecnologías aplicadas, ingeniería aplicada, medicina aplicada, y agricultura aplicada. These usages reflect a problem-oriented approach, often involving collaboration with industry, government, or clinical settings to transfer knowledge into usable outcomes. The notion of applied research, sometimes referred to as investigación aplicada, highlights activities designed to address concrete questions and generate tangible results.

See also: ciencias básicas, ingeniería, tecnología, investigación aplicada, desarrollo tecnológico.