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    Palmaditas (en. Pats)

    /palmaˈðitas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Soft hits given with the palm of the hand as a show of affection or to get someone's attention.
    He gave him a few palmaditas on the back to congratulate him.
    Le dio unas palmaditas en la espalda para felicitarlo.
    Soft applause given with the hands.
    The audience reacted with palmaditas at the end of the performance.
    El público reaccionó con palmaditas al final de la actuación.
    Gentle touches used to console or calm someone.
    The mother gave her son palmaditas to calm him down.
    La madre le dio palmaditas a su hijo para que se calmara.

    Etymology

    The term 'palmaditas' comes from the noun 'palma', which refers to the inner part of the hand.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to give palmaditas
    Giving soft patting as a show of support or advice.
    dar palmaditas
    to receive palmaditas
    Being praised or applauded for an achievement.
    recibir palmaditas
    palmaditas on the shoulder
    A gesture of encouragement or comfort.
    palmaditas en el hombro

    Related Words

    palm
    Inner part of the hand.
    palma
    caress
    Soft and affectionate touch.
    caricia
    applause
    Noise produced by clapping hands to show appreciation.
    aplausos

    Slang Meanings

    Friendly pats on the back.
    He gave palmaditas as a show of support after his speech.
    Le dio palmaditas como muestra de apoyo después de su discurso.
    Soft applause in a relaxed setting.
    The audience's palmaditas showed their satisfaction with the show.
    Las palmaditas del público mostraron su satisfacción con el show.