aplaudan
/aplaudan/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'clap your hands' is translated into Spanish as aplaudan.
To strike the palms of the hands together to show approval or keep a beat.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb changes based on the subject and tense: use aplauda for a singular formal command, aplaudiendo to describe the continuous action of clapping and aplaudieron to describe a completed action in the past where they clapped.
How do you pronounce it?
/aplaudan/
Did you know?
- In the world of flamenco, the rhythmic clapping known as palmas is a complex percussive instrument. There are two distinct types: palmas sordas, which are muted, and palmas secas, which are sharp and loud.
- While aplaudan is a command, in many Spanish-speaking countries, it is more common to use the phrase ¡Un aplauso para…! to invite an audience to clap for someone.
- In some Spanish dialects, a sudden, loud clap to get attention is often called a palmada, which is also used to describe a light slap on the skin.
Examples in context
- ¡Aplaudan!Clap your hands!This sentence is useful for practicing the command aplaudan.Tatoeba #7936844 by Seael, translation #1202109 by Amastan
- Aplaudan, por favor.Please clap.
- Vamos, aplaudan.Come on, clap.
- Por favor, aplaudan para celebrar el éxito.Please, clap your hands to celebrate the success.
- ¡Aplaudan con ritmo para seguir la canción!Clap your hands to the rhythm to follow the song!
Example conversation
A teacher is leading a music activity with students.
- Sofía¡Aplaudan ahora, clase!Clap your hands now, class!
- AlejandroNo puedo seguir el ritmo, Sofía.I can't keep the beat, Sofía.
- SofíaMira a Alejandro y aplaudan juntos.Look at Alejandro and clap your hands together.
- Alejandro¡Ahora ya lo entiendo!Now I get it!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
