bater palma

to clap; to applaud

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to clap; to applaud The plural form “bater palmas” is more common in Brazilian Portuguese, but “bater palma” also occurs, especially in commands such as “Vamos bater palma!” (“Let’s clap!”).

PO: Vamos bater palma para a cantora, por favor.

EN: Let’s applaud the singer, please.