Spanish word

aplicable

Pronunciation

IPA/apliˈkaβle/

Meaning

  • adjectiveapplicable

Example

Las condiciones no son aplicables ahora.

These conditions are not applicable now.

Illustration for aplicable (applicable)

More examples

Esta norma es aplicable a todos los casos similares.

This rule is applicable to all similar cases.

Core concept

An attribute, rule, or method that fits and can be used in a particular case.

Common phrases

  • ser aplicable

    be applicable

  • aplicable a

    applicable to

  • aplicable en

    applicable in

Similar words

relevante: Matters in the current situation or to the case at hand.
adecuado: Suitable for the intended purpose or for the situation's needs.
idóneo: Especially well suited for a particular task, role, or function.
útil: Serves a practical use in real situations and helps get things done.

Definition in Spanish

Que puede ponerse en práctica o utilizarse en una situación, norma, método o caso concreto.

Word origin

It comes from Latin applicare (ad- 'to' + plicare 'fold/attach') via Spanish aplicar plus the suffix -able, yielding an adjective meaning capable of being applied.

Usage tips

  • The adjective keeps the same form for masculine and feminine (aplicable) and only adds -s for plural, so agreement issues concern number rather than gender.

Opposites

  • inaplicableinapplicableadjective
  • irrelevanteirrelevantadjective

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