ovation

BrE /əʊˈveɪʃn/ AmE /oʊˈveɪʃn/

noun en → es

1 APPLAUSE [singular] B2

a long and enthusiastic round of applause given to someone as a sign of approval or respect

aplausos, ovación

  • an ovation for somebody/something

Collocations ovation for the performance · ovation for the speaker

  • The audience gave her a standing ovation.

    El público la ovacionó de pie.

2 HONOR [singular] C1

an honor or distinction given to someone for their achievements or contributions

distinción, honra

  • ovation for somebody/something

Collocations ovation for the artist's work · ovation for the scientist's discovery

  • He received an ovation for his groundbreaking research.

    Recibió una distinción por su investigación pionera.