aplaudida

Aplaudida is the feminine singular past participle of the Spanish verb aplaudir, meaning that something has received applause or is praised. As an adjective, it agrees with the noun it modifies, with masculine form aplaudido and plural forms aplaudidos (masc.) and aplaudidas (fem.).

Etymology and related terms: Aplaudir comes from the Latin plaudere and by extension from related Romance forms such as the Italian applaudire and the French applaudir, all connected to the act of clapping to show approval. The noun corresponding to the act is aplauso, and its related forms are used to discuss reception and praise.

Usage: Aplaudida is commonly used to describe performances, works, or people that have met with approval or favorable reception. Examples include "La obra fue aplaudida por la crítica" (The play was applauded by critics) and "La cantante fue aplaudida por el público." It can also convey figurative praise, as in "una idea aplaudida por muchos." The term emphasizes the positive response of an audience or evaluators.

Grammatical notes: In Spanish, the past participle can function as a predicate adjective or be used with haber in compound tenses. Agreement with gender and number is required: "la presentación aplaudida" (fem. sing.), "los discursos aplaudidos" (masc. pl.). Passive voice constructions commonly use ser or estar plus aplaudido/a/os/as.

See also: Aplauso, aplaudir, praise and reception in the arts.