Aplauso (en. Applause)

/aˈplaw.so/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Expression of approval or recognition in which hands are clapped.
The audience began to applaud in a sign of applause after the performance.
El público comenzó a aplaudir en señal de aplauso tras la actuación.
The sound produced when applauding.
The applause resonated throughout the hall after the speech.
El aplaudo resonó en toda la sala después del discurso.

Etymology

From Latin 'applaudere', meaning 'to strike the hands'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give applause
To express approval or congratulations through applause.
dar aplauso
to receive applause
To be acclaimed or recognized by an audience.
recibir aplausos
to break the applause
To start applauding enthusiastically.
romper el aplauso

Related Words

to applaud
To perform the action of applauding, to express approval or enthusiasm.
aplaudir
ovation
Prolonged and enthusiastic applause.
ovación
horn sound
Loud horn sound, sometimes used to show approval at events.
bocinazo

Slang Meanings

Applause in abundance
The show was so spectacular that there was applause in abundance.
El show fue tan espectacular que hubo aplaudos a raudales.
To applaud eagerly
The performance was impressive; I applauded eagerly!
La actuación fue impresionante, ¡yo aplaudí con ganas!