English–Spanish

“clap” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/aplauˈðiɾ/

Example

Todos aplaudieron después de la presentación.

Everyone clapped after the presentation.

Illustration for aplaudir (clap)

How to say “clap” in Spanish

“Clap” in Spanish is aplaudir.

Hands meeting repeatedly in applause, showing approval.

Full entry for aplaudir: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with aplaudir

El público comenzó a aplaudir con entusiasmo.

The audience began to clap enthusiastically.

Tips for using aplaudir

  • Frequently used figuratively to indicate approval or support for measures or ideas, so aplaudir often appears in news and commentary about policies.

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