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bater palmas — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • clap verb To strike the palms of the hands together to make a sharp sound, especially to applaud.

Senses

bater palmas is used for these senses in English:

  • clap (intransitive) To strike the palms of the hands together, creating a sharp sound.
  • put one's hands together (mostly, imperative) To clap; to applaud.

clap — full definition

  1. verb To strike the palms of the hands together to make a sharp sound, especially to applaud.
  2. noun The act of clapping, or the sharp sound it makes.
  3. noun A sudden, loud noise, especially of thunder.

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