Pesquisar
to clap
01
aplaudir, bater palmas
to strike the palms of one's hands together forcefully, usually to show appreciation or to attract attention
Intransitive
Example
The audience clapped enthusiastically after the concert.
Guests clapped politely at the end of the speech.
The students clapped in rhythm to the music during the school assembly.
1.1
aplaudir, bater palmas
to applaud or express approval by striking the palms of the hands together
Transitive: to clap an action or achievement
Example
The audience clapped the musician 's virtuoso piano performance.
The crowd clapped the speaker 's inspiring speech.
We clapped the team 's exceptional victory in the championship game.
02
bater, colocar rapidamente
to place or position something quickly, forcefully, or abruptly
Transitive: to clap sth somewhere
Example
The stagehand clapped the props onto the stage, preparing for the next scene.
She clapped the papers into a folder and handed them to her colleague.
The chef clapped the ingredients into the pot, eager to start cooking.
03
bater as asas, bater de asas
(of birds) to flap their wings audibly
Transitive: to clap wings
Example
The eagle clapped its wings mightily, lifting off from its perch on the cliff.
The parrot clapped its wings twice before settling down on its perch.
The seagulls clapped their wings as they soared above the ocean waves.
04
aplaudir, dar um tapinha nas costas
to give a firm and friendly pat or slap on someone's back or shoulder as a sign of encouragement or congratulations
Transitive: to clap sb on their back or shoulder
Example
The coach clapped each player on the shoulder as they walked off the field.
The coach clapped the swimmer on the shoulder after she won the race.
The father proudly clapped his son on the back after he gave a heartfelt speech.
Clap
01
estrondo, ruído
a sudden very loud noise
02
golpe, aplauso
a sharp abrupt noise as if two objects hit together; may be repeated
03
gonorreia, blenorreia
a common venereal disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae; symptoms are painful urination and pain around the urethra
Exemplo
The audience clapped enthusiastically after the concert.
Guests clapped politely at the end of the speech.
The students clapped in rhythm to the music during the school assembly.
Children clapped with glee as the magician pulled a rabbit out of the hat.
The spectators clapped and cheered as the marathon runners crossed the finish line.
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