aplicaciones
/aplikaθjones/from spelling rules
The English phrase "apps" is translated into Spanish as aplicaciones.
The term refers to software programs designed to run on a mobile device or computer.
Which one should you use?
While aplicaciones is the standard term, you may also encounter apps in casual speech or aplicativos in certain contexts.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the most common word for "apps" is aplicaciones. In Latin America, "apps" can be expressed as aplicativos.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is aplicación. Because aplicaciones is a feminine noun, any accompanying adjectives must also be feminine, such as aplicaciones nuevas.
How do you pronounce it?
/aplikaθjones/
Did you know?
- The word aplicación shares the same root as the Spanish word for 'diligent' or 'hard-working' (aplicado), as both imply the act of applying oneself.
- In Colombia and Peru, the word aplicativo is used much more frequently in technical settings than in other Spanish-speaking countries. In Spain, this specific term can sound an unnaturally formal or stiff way to describe a simple app.
- When Spanish speakers adopt the English loanword apps, they instinctively treat it as a feminine noun, saying las apps. This is because they map the English word to the gender of the native Spanish word aplicaciones.
Examples in context
- La interfaz de todas las aplicaciones deben ser negras por defecto.The user interface of all apps should be black by default.This sentence is useful for discussing the user interface of aplicaciones.Tatoeba #9150711 by rafaeldejesus8199, translation #9150712 by rafaeldejesus8199
- Las aplicaciones móviles son muy populares hoy en día.Mobile apps are very popular nowadays.
- ¿Has descargado algunas de las últimas aplicaciones móviles?Have you downloaded any of the latest mobile apps?
- ¡Descargué varias apps nuevas en mi teléfono!I downloaded several new apps on my phone!
- Necesito borrar algunas aplicaciones de mi teléfono.I need to delete some apps from my phone.
- Estas aplicaciones son muy útiles para estudiar.These apps are very useful for studying.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are discussing how to organize their phones.
- Daniel¿Tienes muchas aplicaciones nuevas en tu móvil?Do you have many new apps on your mobile?
- SofíaSí, acabo de descargar un par de aplicaciones de juegos.Yes, I just downloaded a couple of gaming apps.
- DanielA mí me gusta usar aplicaciones para organizar mi día.I like using apps to organize my day.
- SofíaEs verdad, Daniel, son muy prácticas.It's true, Daniel, they are very practical.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
