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masculine

/aˈplauso/

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Translation

applause, clapping

Word origin

From Latin applausus, from applaudere ('to clap at'), from ad ('to') plus plaudere ('to clap'). The same root gives English 'applause' and 'plaudit'.

Origin
Latin
Root
applausus
English cognates
applause, plaudit

Grammar

Gendermasculine
Pluralaplausos

Examples

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The audience welcomed her with loud applause.

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The applause lasted several minutes at the end of the play.

vítores.

His speech ended amid applause and cheers.

¡ músicos, !

A round of applause for the musicians, please!

sonrió .

The child smiled on hearing his parents' applause.

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This word is part of lesson 48.