aplausos
ah-PLOW-sohs
/aˈplaw.sos/
📝 In Action
Al final del concierto, los aplausos duraron cinco minutos.
A2At the end of the concert, the applause lasted five minutes.
Los niños dieron muchos aplausos a la payasa.
A1The children gave a lot of clapping to the clown.
Hubo un fuerte aplauso cuando anunciaron al ganador.
B1There was loud applause when they announced the winner.
💡 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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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.