aplica

Aplica is a term that most often appears as a verb form in Romance languages, especially Spanish and Portuguese, and can function as a conjugated form of the verb aplicar/aplicar. In these languages, it commonly appears as the third-person singular present indicative (él/ella aplica; ele/ela aplica), meaning “he/she applies” or “is applying.” It is also used as the affirmative tú (informal) command in both languages, meaning “apply.” In Portuguese, it can likewise function as the present tense for third-person singular and, in informal speech, as the tú-like imperative form.

Etymology and related forms: Aplica derives from the Latin root applicare, formed from ad- (toward) plus plicare (to fold, to bend) and evolved into the modern verbs aplicar/aplicar in Iberian languages. The root underpins a broad semantic field, including applying a substance, implementing a rule, or putting something to use.

Usage notes: In Spanish, aplicar covers senses such as applying a cream, applying a rule, or applying a method. When referring to seeking a job, Spanish typically uses “solicitar” (to apply for a position) rather than “aplicar.” In Portuguese, similar meanings apply, with context disambiguating whether one is applying a substance, a method, or a procedure.

Disambiguation: Outside its grammatical use, “aplica” can appear as a proper noun or acronym in various contexts. There is no single universally recognized entity known as “Aplica,” and occurrences as an acronym or name are language- and region-specific.