Aprueba (en. Approves)
/aˈpɾweβa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To give one's consent or acceptance to something.
The teacher approves the students' exams.
El maestro aprueba los exámenes de los estudiantes.
To ratify a decision or proposal.
The board approves the new budget.
La junta aprueba el nuevo presupuesto.
To consider something as suitable or satisfactory.
Her behavior meets the teacher's expectations.
Su conducta aprueba las expectativas del profesor.
Etymology
It derives from the Latin 'approbāre', which means 'to approve' or 'to recognize'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
does not approve
Indicates that something was not accepted.
no aprueba
passes with a good grade
Means that something has been approved with a high score.
aprueba con buena nota
approves and signs
Refers to giving approval and then signing a document.
aprueba y firma
Related Words
to approve
Verb that means to validate something.
aprobar
approval
Noun that refers to the act of approving.
aprobación
approving
Adjective that describes something that implies approval.
aprobatorio
Slang Meanings
To informally or colloquially accept something.
I wasn’t convinced by that design, but in the end, I approve it.
Ese diseño no me convencía, pero al final lo apruebo.
To do something that is considered necessary to meet a standard.
You have to pass the exam if you want to move on to the next level.
Tienes que aprueba el examen si quieres pasar al siguiente nivel.