aplaudo

Aplaudo is a verb form used in several Romance languages, representing the first-person singular present indicative of the verb aplaudir in Spanish, Portuguese, and Galician. It translates to I applaud or I clap, depending on the language, and is commonly used to express approval or praise in real time. In Italian, the equivalent present tense form is applaudo, with a double consonant, illustrating a close but distinct phonetic development within the same verb family.

Etymology and relations: Aplaudir comes from Latin applaudere, meaning to strike together or to clap. The root is shared with related words for applause in Romance languages, such as aplauso in Spanish and Portuguese (the noun form for “applause”). The verb form aplaudo thus sits within a family of terms describing the act of clapping to show approval.

Usage and examples: In Portuguese, one would say, “Eu aplaudo o desempenho da equipe.” In Spanish, “Yo aplaudo la decisión.” In Galician, “Eu aplaudo a decisión.” The form is typically used in present-tense statements of praise or support. It should not be confused with the noun aplauso (applause) or with infinitive forms like aplaudir.

Variants and note: Aplaudo is not a standalone noun in standard usage; its function is grammatical, serving as the first-person present indicative form of the verb. While similar forms exist in other Romance languages (e.g., applaudo in Italian), the exact spelling and usage vary by language. Some contexts may also treat aplaudo as a surname or proper name, though this is not a common lexical entry. See also: aplaudir, aplauso, applaudo (Italian).