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clap in Portuguese

clap in Portuguese is palma, estouro, aplaudir — clap means to strike the palms of the hands together to make a sharp sound, especially to applaud.

clap in Portuguese

palma
noun
The act of striking the palms of the hands, or any two surfaces, together.
estouro
noun
Any loud, sudden, explosive sound made by striking hard surfaces together, or resembling such a sound.
aplaudir
verb
(intransitive) To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.
bater palmas
verb
(intransitive) To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.

What does "clap" mean?

  1. verb To strike the palms of the hands together to make a sharp sound, especially to applaud.
    "The audience clapped enthusiastically at the end of the show."
  2. noun The act of clapping, or the sharp sound it makes.
    "He gave the winner a friendly clap on the back."
  3. noun A sudden, loud noise, especially of thunder.
    "A clap of thunder made everyone jump."
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clap in a sentence

  • The audience clapped enthusiastically at the end of the show.
  • She clapped her hands to get the children's attention.
  • He gave the winner a friendly clap on the back.
  • A clap of thunder made everyone jump.

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What is "clap" in Portuguese?

"clap" in Portuguese is palma, estouro, aplaudir. clap means: To strike the palms of the hands together to make a sharp sound, especially to applaud.

How do you use "clap" in a sentence?

Example: "The audience clapped enthusiastically at the end of the show." In Portuguese, "clap" is palma, estouro, aplaudir.

Are there other ways to say "clap" in Portuguese?

Yes — Portuguese has 4 translations listed for "clap": palma, estouro, aplaudir, bater palmas.

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