clapping

• Sustantivo que designa la acción o el sonido de golpear repetidamente las palmas de las manos entre sí, generalmente como muestra de aprobación, agradecimiento o para llamar la atención.

A noun referring to the act or sound of striking the palms of the hands together repeatedly, typically as an expression of approval, appreciation, or to attract attention.

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1. ApplauseA2formal

   The act of striking the palms of the hands together repeatedly to show approval or appreciation.

   Aplauso

   • The audience gave a loud clapping at the end of the performance.
   • The clapping continued for several minutes after the speech.
   • She received a standing ovation and enthusiastic clapping.

   Sinónimosapplauseclap

2. Rhythmic soundB1informal

   A rhythmic striking of hands together, often as part of music or a game.

   Aplauso rítmico

   • The children joined in the clapping during the song.
   • The clapping of hands kept the beat for the dancers.
   • We could hear the rhythmic clapping from the next room.

   Sinónimosclaphandclap

• Verbo que designa la acción de golpear las palmas de las manos entre sí, generalmente para expresar aprecio, aprobación o aplauso, o para producir un sonido seco y repentino.

A verb used to indicate the act of striking the palms of the hands together, typically to show appreciation or approval, or to make a sharp sound.

1. ApplaudA1formal

   To strike the palms of the hands together repeatedly to show approval or appreciation.

   aplaudir

   • The audience clapped loudly after the performance.
   • She clapped her hands in delight.
   • Everyone clapped when the winner was announced.

   Sinónimosacclaimapplaudcheer

   Antónimosboohissjeer

2. Strike or slapB1informal

   To hit someone or something quickly with the palm of the hand.

   Dar una palmada

   • He clapped his friend on the back in congratulations.
   • She clapped the dust off her trousers.
   • The teacher clapped her hands to get the students' attention.

   Sinónimoscuffslapsmackspankthwackwhack

3. Place quicklyB2informal

   To put something somewhere quickly and firmly.

   Poner rápidamente

   • He clapped his hat on his head and left.
   • She clapped the book shut.
   • They clapped the handcuffs on the suspect.

   Sinónimosbangdumpplumpplunkshoveslamslapthrust

Variantes phrasalclap onclap up