Aplaudido

Aplaudido is the past participle of the Spanish verb aplaudir (to applaud). As an adjective, it describes something that has received applause or that was well received by an audience. The form agrees with gender and number (aplaudido, aplaudida, aplaudidos, aplaudidas). It is commonly used in journalism, reviews, and everyday speech to indicate reception, such as a performance, speech, film, or work being met with applause.

Etymology and usage context: Aplaudir derives from the Latin applaudere, through the historical routes of Romance languages including French and Italian. Aplaudido functions as a participial adjective, forming phrases like “fue aplaudido por la audiencia” or “la actuación fue aplaudida por la crítica.” It is typically used to convey a positive reception rather than a specific judgement of quality, though in practice it often implies notable approval.

Differences and related terms: In many contexts, synonyms such as aclamado or ovacionado may convey stronger or more formal acclaim. Aplaudido emphasizes the act of clapping and public approval rather than a broader critical assessment. The noun form is aplauso (the act of clapping or applause), while ovación denotes a standing ovation. The verb related terms are aplaudir, aplauso, and ovación.

See also: Aplaudir, Aplauso, Ovación, Aclamado.