Aprobó (en. Approved)

/a.pro.'βo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To approve something means to accept or give the green light.
The teacher approved the final exam of the students.
El profesor aprobó el examen final de los estudiantes.
It is used in contexts where formal approval is granted.
The committee approved the construction proposal.
El comité aprobó la propuesta de construcción.
It also indicates that one has succeeded in an evaluation.
He passed the subject with good grades.
Él aprobó la materia con buenas notas.

Etymology

From Latin 'approbāre', which means 'to give approval'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pass with flying colors
To pass an exam or evaluation with a high score.
aprobar con creces
approve a project
To give the green light to a proposal or work plan.
aprobar un proyecto
not approve something
To reject or deny the acceptance of something.
no aprobar algo

Related Words

approval
Action of approving.
aprobación
approved
The state of having passed an evaluation or having received approval.
aprobado
failed
State of not having passed an evaluation.
reprobado

Slang Meanings

To pass an exam by the skin of one's teeth.
I barely passed, so I just scraped through.
Saqué la mínima para pasar, así que apenas aprobé.
To receive good feedback about a job.
The boss approved my sales report.
El jefe aprobó mi informe de ventas.