aprobado
/ah-pro-BAH-doh/
approved
A green seal representing official approval and consent.
aprobado(adjective)
approved
?official consent or agreement
passed
?exams or tests
,cleared
?regulations or checks
📝 In Action
El plan ya está aprobado.
A2The plan is already approved.
He aprobado el examen de conducir.
A2I have passed my driving test.
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Noun
Since this acts as a description, it changes to 'aprobada' if the thing you are talking about is feminine (e.g., 'la ley aprobada').
Using with 'Ser' or 'Estar'
Use 'ser' for the act of being approved ('fue aprobado') and 'estar' to describe the final state ('está aprobado').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Passed vs. Approved
Mistake: "Using 'pasado' for a test."
Correction: In Spanish, you 'approve' (aprobar) a test to say you passed it. 'Pasado' just means it went by.
⭐ Usage Tips
School Talk
In many Spanish-speaking countries, if a teacher says you are 'aprobado', it means you got at least the minimum grade to pass.
A gold star on a paper signifying a passing grade in school.
📝 In Action
Con un cinco obtienes un aprobado.
B1With a five (out of ten), you get a passing grade.
💡 Grammar Points
Noun usage
As a noun, it refers to the grade itself. It is always masculine: 'el aprobado'.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: aprobado
Question 1 of 2
If your teacher says 'Tu examen está aprobado', what happened?
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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).