Aplaudidos

Aplaudidos is the plural masculine form of the past participle aplaudido, used in Spanish as an adjective or as a nominal phrase meaning “those who have been applauded.” As an adjective, it agrees with the noun it describes (aplaudido, aplaudida, aplaudidos, aplaudidas). As a noun phrase, it can refer to people who have received applause, for example “los aplaudidos.”

Etymology and function: aplaudir is the verb “to applaud.” Aplaudido is its past participle, and aplaudidos is its masculine plural form. The word is formed by adding the typical participial ending -ido to aplaudir, following regular Spanish conjugation patterns. The term is used broadly in contexts of performances, speeches, or events where an audience expresses approval through applause.

Usage: Aplaudidos is common in everyday Spanish and in media language. It can describe individuals or groups who have been praised or celebrated by an audience. It also appears in expressions like “discurso aplaudido” (a speech that was applauded) or “el elenco aplaudido” (the applauded cast). The form changes to aplaudidas for feminine plural, aplaudido/a for singular, and so on.

Examples:

- El elenco fue aplaudido por el público.

- Los aplaudidos subieron al escenario para agradecer.

- La propuesta fue aplaudida por la comisión.

Notes: Aplaudidos no es un término técnico; es una forma gramatical regular del participio pasivo y se usa principalmente para indicar que alguien ha recibido aprobación o elogio mediante aplausos. See also: aplaudir, aplauso.