Aprobaba (en. Approved)
/a.pɾo.'βa.βa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To accept or give consent to something.
The teacher approved the committee's decisions.
El profesor aprobaba las decisiones del comité.
To consent to the realization of a project or idea.
The board approved the new annual budget.
La junta aprobaba el nuevo presupuesto anual.
To recognize an exam or test as valid.
The student passed the exam with a good grade.
El alumno aprobaba el examen con buena calificación.
Etymology
It derives from the Latin verb 'approbare', which means 'to approve or accept'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
approved with honors
It refers to an exceptional grade in an exam or course.
aprobaba con honores
approved
It indicates that something has been accepted or validated.
aprobado
to approve someone
It means that a person has passed an evaluation or test.
aprobar a alguien
Related Words
approval
Action of approving something or someone.
aprobación
approver
A person who approves or gives their consent.
aprobador
approving
That implies approval or consent.
aprobatorio
Slang Meanings
To accept something without questioning.
I would approve that plan without a doubt.
Ese plan lo aprobaba sin dudar.
To give the green light to an idea or project.
When I presented the project to him, he approved it instantly.
Cuando le presenté el proyecto, lo aprobaba al instante.