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aprobar

to approve

verb ah-proh-BAHR Less Common
People & Society Education

Also means

to pass (an exam)

Usage Note

Aprobar is a stem-changing verb (o→ue): apruebo, apruebas, etc. In academic contexts it specifically means to pass a subject or exam — aprobé el examen — contrasting with suspender ('to fail'). In legislative contexts aprobar una ley means to pass a law. The noun aprobado ('a pass') is the lowest passing grade in the Spanish grading system, above suspenso.

Examples

"Espero aprobar todos los exámenes."

Natural Translation

I hope to pass all the exams.

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