aplauso
/ah-PLOW-soh/
applause
Visualizing aplauso as the literal sound of clapping hands.
📝 In Action
Al terminar la canción, el público estalló en un aplauso fuerte.
A1When the song finished, the audience erupted in loud applause.
Necesitas dar un aplauso a los niños por su esfuerzo.
A2You need to give the children a clap for their effort.
El aplauso duró varios minutos, pidiendo otra canción.
B1The applause lasted several minutes, asking for another song.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Noun
Remember that 'aplauso' is always treated as a masculine word, so you use 'el aplauso' or 'un aplauso'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Plural too Easily
Mistake: "Dio unos aplausos."
Correction: Dio un aplauso. (Spanish often uses the singular 'aplauso' where English might say 'a round of applause' or 'some applause'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
To Give Applause
The most common way to say 'to clap' or 'to applaud' is using the verb 'aplaudir'. However, you can also use 'dar un aplauso' (to give applause).
Visualizing aplauso in the figurative sense of praise or acclaim.
aplauso(noun)
praise
?figurative approval or acclaim
,acclaim
?public recognition
approval
?formal recognition
📝 In Action
El nuevo libro recibió el aplauso unánime de la crítica especializada.
B2The new book received the unanimous acclaim of the specialized critics.
Su larga trayectoria profesional mereció el aplauso de sus colegas.
B1His long professional career deserved the praise of his colleagues.
⭐ Usage Tips
Literary Context
This meaning is usually found in written works, reviews, or formal speeches, giving the word a more sophisticated feel than simply 'clapping'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: aplauso
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'aplauso' in its figurative sense (meaning praise or recognition)?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I say 'a round of applause' in Spanish?
The most natural way is usually just 'un aplauso' (singular), or sometimes 'una ronda de aplausos' (a round of claps), but the singular form is more frequent.
Is 'aplauso' the verb form?
No, 'aplauso' is the noun (the thing/sound). The verb form, meaning 'to clap hands,' is 'aplaudir'.