Aplaudir
Example: El público empezó a aplaudir después del concierto.
Definition
"Aplaudir" means to clap one's hands repeatedly to show approval, appreciation, or applause, especially after a performance or event such as a concert, as in the phrase 'El público empezó a aplaudir después del concierto.'
Etymology
The word "aplaudir" comes from the Latin 'applaudere,' which combines 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'plaudere,' meaning 'to strike or clap.' Did you know that the root 'plaudere' is also related to the English word 'applause'? This connection highlights the shared cultural practice of clapping to show appreciation.
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