aplicación
/aplikaˈθjon/feminine
In Spanish, the word for a computer program application is aplicación. Wiktionary also lists aplicativo.
Meaning: a computer program (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| aplicación | /aplikaˈθjon/ /aplikaˈsjon/ |
feminine |
| aplicativo | /aplikatibo/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
aplicación is used to refer to a computer program or a software app.
Which one should you use?
While aplicación is the standard term for a computer application, the masculine noun aplicativo is often used in technical or software engineering contexts to refer to software components or applications.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of the feminine noun aplicación is aplicaciones.
How do you pronounce it?
/aplikaˈθjon/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Be careful not to use aplicación when you mean a formal application, such as a job or university application. In those cases, use solicitud instead.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, you cannot use aplicación for a job application, but you can use it to describe someone's 'diligence' or 'hard work' in a study setting.
- The Spanish word aplicación shares its roots with the English word 'ply', seen in terms like 'apply' or 'plywood', because both stem from the Latin 'plicare', meaning 'to fold'.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, aplicar is used as a loanword from English to mean 'apply for a job', though this is considered incorrect by the Royal Spanish Academy.
Examples in context
- Estoy seguro de que no sería muy difícil aprender a utilizar esa aplicación.I'm sure it wouldn't be too hard to learn how to use that application.This sentence is useful for discussing the difficulty of learning how to use an aplicación.Tatoeba #1283501 by marcelostockle, translation #953859 by CK
- Los desarrolladores de la aplicación decidieron usar un lenguaje de programación funcional.Application developers decided to use a functional programming language.This sentence shows how developers might use a specific programming language for an aplicación.Tatoeba #4378145 by umano, translation #4409847 by LB
- La aplicación te permite calcular rápidamente la proporción del índice de masa corporal – IMC.The application allows you to quickly calculate the ratio of body mass index – BMI.This sentence illustrates how an aplicación can be used to perform calculations.Tatoeba #1166717 by marcelostockle, translation #1131479 by perry
- Debo completar la solicitud de empleo antes del viernes.I must complete the job application by Friday.
- La inscripción para el programa de becas comienza la próxima semana.The application for the scholarship program starts next week.
- Completé el formulario para la membresía del gimnasio.I filled out the application form for the gym membership.
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are talking about a new tool for organizing tasks.
- DanielMira esta aplicación para organizar el día.Look at this application for organizing the day.
- LucíaSe ve muy útil, ¿es gratis?It looks very useful, is it free?
- DanielSí, la aplicación no cuesta nada.Yes, the application doesn't cost anything.
- LucíaPerfecto, voy a descargarla ahora.Perfect, I'm going to download it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “application” translations and entries aplicación, aplicativo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aplicación, aplicativo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
