Meaning
applause (act of applauding)
- ovation
In a sentence
Alla fine del film c'è stato un grande applauso.
At the end of the movie, there was big applause.
Hai sentito l'applauso del pubblico ieri sera?
Did you hear the audience's applause last night?
Non voglio un applauso, voglio una risposta.
I don't want applause, I want an answer.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| applauso | masculine · singular |
| applausi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually singular collective: un applauso, scoppia l'applauso. Plural applausi is used for repeated rounds or different bursts of clapping.
- Use fare un applauso a qualcuno for 'give someone a round of applause,' not dare un applauso in most contexts.
- Applauso is neutral; ovazione is stronger and more enthusiastic, often for major success or celebrity entrances.