el aplauso

the applause

Example Sentence

El aplauso fue largo al final del espectáculo.

The applause was long at the end of the show.

Meaning

El aplauso means applause, the clapping you hear after a performance. It is usually treated as a singular noun in Spanish.

Common Phrases

  • un aplauso fuerte — a loud round of applause
  • recibir aplauso — to receive applause

Example

El aplauso fue enorme.

The applause was huge.

Common Mistake

Using the plural like English: prefer el aplauso instead of los aplausos for the general idea of applause.