Aprobado (en. Approved)

/a.pɾo.ˈβa.ðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A grade indicating that an exam or evaluation has been passed.
The student received a passing grade in all his subjects.
El estudiante recibió un aprobado en todas sus materias.
A document certifying that a satisfactory grade has been obtained.
Passing the final exam is necessary to graduate.
El aprobado del examen final es necesario para graduarse.
verb
To accept something as valid or correct.
The committee approved the new proposal.
El comité aprobó la nueva propuesta.

Etymology

From Latin 'approbatus', participle of 'approbare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to pass an exam
To pass an exam.
aprobar un examen
to have a passing grade
To have a positive grade in something.
tener un aprobado
to approve a law
To formally accept new legislation.
aprobar una ley

Related Words

to approve
To give the go-ahead to something.
aprobar
grade
Score given to an exam or assignment.
calificación
result
Effect or consequence of an action.
resultado

Slang Meanings

To have good luck on an evaluation.
As always, I barely passed; it was a lucky pass.
Como siempre, pasé de panzazo, fue un aprobado de suerte.
Used to indicate that something is acceptable or satisfactory.
The project is approved, go ahead!
El proyecto está aprobado, ¡sigue adelante!