aplicado

applied

adjective ah-plee-KAH-doh Rare

Also means

diligent

Usage Note

Aplicado has two common meanings: the academic sense of a student who is hardworking and diligent (es muy aplicado en clase, 'he is very diligent in class'), and the technical sense of something put to practical use (ciencias aplicadas, 'applied sciences'). The context makes clear which sense is intended; both are in widespread use.

Examples

"Es una estudiante muy aplicada y siempre estudia."

Natural Translation

She is a very diligent student and always studies.

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