ovación

Definitions of ovación
  1. noun
    enthusiastic recognition (especially one accompanied by loud applause)
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    type of:
    reconocimiento
    approval
  2. noun
    a clap of the hands to indicate approval
    synonyms: aclamación, aplauso
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    type of:
    palma, palmeo, palmoteo
    a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
  3. noun
    encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
    synonyms: vítores
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    type of:
    incitación
    the expression of approval and support
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