A simple illustration showing two human hands meeting in a clapping motion.

aplausos

ah-PLOW-sohs

NounmA1

applause?The sound of clapping hands.

Also:clapping?The action of hitting hands together.,cheers?Used metaphorically for approval.

📝 In Action

Al final del concierto, los aplausos duraron cinco minutos.

At the end of the concert, the applause lasted five minutes.

Los niños dieron muchos aplausos a la payasa.

The children gave a lot of clapping to the clown.

Hubo un fuerte aplauso cuando anunciaron al ganador.

There was loud applause when they announced the winner.

Word Connections

Synonyms

ovación (ovation)
palmas (clapping (hands))

Antonyms

silbidos (booing/whistles)
abucheos (jeers/boos)

Common Collocations

recibir aplausos – to receive applause
arrancar aplausos – to draw applause
una ronda de aplausos – a round of applause

💡 Grammar Points

Always Plural in Spanish

Even though 'applause' is usually singular in English, in Spanish, you must always use the plural form 'aplausos' and the plural article 'los' or 'unos'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the Singular Form

Mistake: "Hicimos un aplauso."

Correction: Hicimos unos aplausos. (We clapped/gave applause). Remember, the word itself is plural.

⭐ Usage Tips

Giving Applause

The most natural verb to use when people are clapping is 'dar' (to give): 'Dimos aplausos al actor' (We gave applause to the actor).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: aplausos

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'aplausos'?

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Word Family

aplaudir(to applaud/to clap) - verb

aplaudido(applauded/highly praised) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 'aplausos' plural if 'applause' is singular in English?

This is just one of those differences! In Spanish, 'aplausos' refers to the collection of claps (plural), whereas English treats the noise as one collective concept (singular). Always remember to use 'los' before 'aplausos' if you use a definite article.