Beneplácito (en. Approval)

/beneˈplaθito/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Consent or agreement granted by an authority or relevant figure.
The director's approval was crucial to start the project.
El beneplácito del director fue crucial para iniciar el proyecto.
Expression of approval in formal contexts.
The jury's approval validated his effort.
El beneplácito del jurado validó su esfuerzo.
Satisfaction with a situation or decision.
His approval of the results was evident.
Su beneplácito ante los resultados fue evidente.

Etymology

From the Latin 'beneplacitum', meaning 'what is pleasing'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give approval
To grant consent or approval.
dar beneplácito
official approval
Formally recognized consent by an authority.
beneplácito oficial
with the approval of
With someone's approval or consent.
con el beneplácito de

Related Words

benevolence
Attitude of wanting good for others.
benevolencia
approval
Acceptance or consent to something proposed.
aprobación
consent
Agreement that is made after considering a matter.
consentimiento

Slang Meanings

Informal consent among friends or acquaintances.
After discussing it, I gave my approval to his idea of going out.
Después de hablarlo, le di mi beneplácito a su idea de salir.
Implicit approval of a group on a topic.
The group's approval was evident when everyone nodded.
El beneplácito del grupo fue evidente cuando todos asintieron.