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aprobado

ah-pro-BAH-doh/a.pɾo.ˈβa.ðo/

“aprobado” means “approved” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

approved

Also: passed, cleared
A green wax seal on a document showing a thumb up icon.

📝 In Action

El plan ya está aprobado.

A2

The plan is already approved.

He aprobado el examen de conducir.

A2

I have passed my driving test.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • por unanimidad – unanimously approved
  • presupuesto aprobado – approved budget

passing grade

Also: pass
NounmB1
A happy student holding a paper with a large gold star on it.

📝 In Action

Con un cinco obtienes un aprobado.

B1

With a five (out of ten), you get a passing grade.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • suspenso (failing grade)

Common Collocations

  • sacar un aprobado – to get a pass
  • aprobado general – passing everyone in the class

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "aprobado" in Spanish:

approved→cleared→pass→passed→passing grade→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: aprobado

Question 1 of 2

If your teacher says 'Tu examen está aprobado', what happened?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
aprobar(to approve / to pass) — Verb
aprobación(approval) — Noun
desaprobar(to disapprove) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the Latin word 'approbare', which means 'to consider good' or 'to prove'.

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: approvedFrench: approuvéItalian: approvato

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'aprobado' for passing a person in the street?

No. 'Aprobado' is only for passing tests, laws, or ideas. To pass a person, use the verb 'pasar'.

Is an 'aprobado' a good grade?

It is a 'pass'. In many systems, it means you met the minimum requirement (like a C), but it's not as high as 'notable' (B) or 'sobresaliente' (A).