applause

S2 W2

BrE /ˈæplɔːs/ AmE /ˈæplɔs/

noun en → es

1 NOISE [uncountable] A2

the sound made when people clap their hands to show that they like a performance or speech

aplausos, ovación

  • give somebody applause

Collocations round of applause · ovation for a performance

  • The audience gave the performers a standing ovation.

    El público dio una ovación de pie a los intérpretes.

2 ACTION [uncountable] B1

the act of clapping hands to show approval or appreciation

aplaudir, dar palmas

  • give somebody applause

Collocations applause for a speaker · clapping after a performance

  • The audience applauded the speaker's speech.

    El público aplaudió el discurso del orador.