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    Aplaudir (en. Applaud)

    /aplau̯ˈðiɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To hit the palms of the hands together as a sign of approval.
    The audience began to applaud when the performance ended.
    El público comenzó a aplaudir cuando terminó la actuación.
    To show support or recognition in an enthusiastic way.
    The audience applauded the speaker for her great speech.
    La audiencia aplaudió a la oradora por su gran discurso.
    To celebrate or praise someone for an achievement.
    The students applauded their classmate after winning the contest.
    Los estudiantes aplaudieron a su compañero después de ganar el concurso.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'applaudere', which means 'to applaud' or 'to clap'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give a round of applause
    To express recognition or appreciation to someone or something.
    dar un aplauso
    to applaud standing
    To applaud while standing, generally to show great appreciation.
    aplaudir de pie
    to applaud enthusiastically
    To applaud with great energy and fervor to show approval.
    aplaudir con entusiasmo

    Related Words

    applause
    Noise or sound produced by hitting the palms of the hands together.
    aplauso
    ovation
    Prolonged applause as a sign of great approval.
    ovación
    recognition
    The act of recognizing or giving credit to someone for their work or achievement.
    reconocimiento

    Slang Meanings

    To clap very loudly to express emotion.
    When their favorite singer came out, everyone started applauding wildly.
    Cuando su cantante favorito salió, todos empezaron a aplaudir a rabiar.
    To applaud in a sarcastic or ironic manner.
    The presentation was so bad that it ended with sarcastic applause.
    La presentación fue tan mala que terminó aplaudiendo en tono irónico.