aplaudir
1. to clap one's hands together to express approval, appreciation, or enjoyment
The audience applauded the performers at the end of the show.
O público aplaudiu os artistas ao final do espetáculo.
2. to express approval or praise for something or someone
We applaud your efforts to improve the community.
Nós aplaudimos seus esforços para melhorar a comunidade.
3. to formally or publicly acknowledge merit or achievement
The board applauded the team's innovative approach.
A diretoria aplaudiu a abordagem inovadora da equipe.
In Brazilian culture, applause is an important form of social acknowledgment at performances, educational events, and public gatherings. The verb 'aplaudir' is used both literally (clapping) and figuratively (expressing approval). In American contexts, applause is particularly significant at theater, concerts, sports events, and political rallies as a form of democratic expression and audience engagement.
NYC Slang
give props to; big up
Related Idioms & Phrases
applaud someone to the echo (praise someone enthusiastically)
applaud with both hands (show strong approval)
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