aprobación
/ah-proh-bah-SYOHN/
approval
Obtaining 'aprobación' means getting general acceptance or permission (approval).
aprobación(noun)
approval
?general acceptance or permission
consent
?formal agreement
,endorsement
?official support
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Use with Preposition 'de'
To specify who or what is giving the approval, always use the preposition 'de' (of/from): 'la aprobación del comité' (the committee's approval).
⭐ Usage Tips
The 'ción' Rule
Almost all Spanish nouns that end in -ción are feminine (la aprobación), just like their related English words often end in -tion (approval/approbation). This helps you remember the article 'la'.
Achieving 'aprobación' can also mean successfully passing a test or course.
aprobación(noun)
passing
?of a test or course
ratification
?of a law or treaty
,clearance
?official governmental authorization
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Related Verb 'Aprobar'
This noun comes from the verb 'aprobar' (to pass/to approve). When talking about academic success, you can often use 'aprobar' instead of 'obtener la aprobación de'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'Passing' the Test
Mistake: "Hacer la aprobación del examen"
Correction: Conseguir la aprobación del examen (or simply: aprobar el examen). 'Aprobación' is the result, not the action itself.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: aprobación
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'aprobación' in the sense of 'passing a test'?
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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.