aprobación
“aprobación” means “approval” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
approval
Also: consent, endorsement
📝 In Action
Necesitamos la aprobación de la gerencia para comprar el equipo nuevo.
B1We need the management's approval to buy the new equipment.
Ella sonrió al recibir la aprobación de su madre.
A2She smiled upon receiving her mother's approval.
passing
Also: ratification, clearance
📝 In Action
La aprobación de la asignatura requiere una nota de 60 por ciento.
B1Passing the course requires a grade of 60 percent.
El Senado votará la próxima semana sobre la aprobación del presupuesto.
B2The Senate will vote next week on the passing of the budget.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: aprobación
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'aprobación' in the sense of 'passing a test'?
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Comes from the Latin verb *approbare*, which means 'to assent to' or 'to confirm.' The root contains *probus*, meaning 'good' or 'excellent,' showing that approval is a judgment of worth or quality.
First recorded: Medieval Spanish (around 13th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is 'aprobación' feminine?
Spanish nouns ending in the suffix -ción (like nación, canción, situación) are almost always feminine (use 'la'). This is a very reliable pattern to follow.