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feminine

/aplikaˈθjon/

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Translation

application

Word origin

From Latin applicatio, from applicare ('to attach, apply'), from ad ('to') plus plicare ('to fold'). The same root gives English 'application' and 'apply'.

Origin
Latin
Root
applicatio
English cognates
application, apply

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralaplicaciones

Examples

Descargué .

I downloaded a new app to learn languages.

.

This app works very well on the phone.

¿ editar ?

Which app do you use to edit photos?

obligatoria.

The application of these rules is compulsory.

mucha batería.

I closed the app because it used a lot of battery.

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This word is part of lesson 75.