This is the 4530th most frequent Spanish word.
aplicaba
"Aplicaba" means "was applying" or "used to apply."
In this context, "aplicaba" refers to implementing or using methods or techniques in a teaching setting.
Antes, yo aplicaba métodos tradicionales para enseñar.
Before, I used to apply traditional methods to teach.
In this example, "aplicaba" means dedicating effort or focusing intensively on studies.
Él siempre se aplicaba mucho en sus estudios para obtener buenas calificaciones.
He always dedicated himself a lot to his studies to achieve good grades.
Here, "aplicaba" indicates the action of spreading or placing paint on the surface of a canvas.