How to Say "approval" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “approval” is “aprobación” — use this for general acceptance or permission, like getting the go-ahead from a superior or a group's acceptance of an idea.
aprobación
Examples
Necesitamos la aprobación de la gerencia para comprar el equipo nuevo.
We need the management's approval to buy the new equipment.
aceptación
Examples
El nuevo modelo tuvo una buena aceptación en el mercado.
The new model was well received (had good approval) in the market.
ok
o-keioˈkei
Examples
Necesito el ok del jefe para empezar el proyecto.
I need the boss's okay to start the project.
Cuando me des el ok, compro los boletos.
When you give me the okay, I'll buy the tickets.
Always Masculine
When used as a thing (a noun) that you can give or get, 'ok' is treated as a masculine word. That's why you'll always see it with 'el' or 'un', like 'el ok' (the okay).
okey
oh-kayoˈkei
Examples
Solo estoy esperando el okey de mi jefe.
I'm just waiting for the okay from my boss.
Ya tenemos el okey para empezar la obra.
We already have the green light to start the construction.
Using 'Okey' as a Thing
When you use 'okey' as a noun (a person, place, or thing), it is always masculine. That's why we say 'el okey'.
visto
bees-tohˈbisto
Examples
El proyecto necesita el visto bueno del director.
The project needs the director's approval.
Por favor, pon un visto en cada tarea completada.
Please, put a check mark on each completed task.
autorización
Examples
Necesitas una autorización por escrito para acceder a esa zona.
You need written authorization to access that area.
conformidad
kon-for-mee-DAHDkoɱfoɾmiˈðað
Examples
Expresó su conformidad con los términos del contrato.
He expressed his agreement with the terms of the contract.
Actuamos de conformidad con la ley.
We are acting in compliance with the law.
Necesitamos la conformidad de todos los socios para proceder.
We need the approval of all the partners to proceed.
Always Feminine
In Spanish, words ending in '-dad' are almost always feminine. You should always use feminine articles and adjectives with it, like 'la conformidad' or 'una conformidad total'.
The 'In Accordance' Formula
To say 'in accordance with,' always use the fixed group of words 'de conformidad con'. Don't forget the 'de' at the beginning!
Confusing Agreement and Comfort
Mistake: “Me gusta la conformidad de este sofá.”
Correction: Me gusta la comodidad de este sofá.
aplauso
ah-PLOW-sohaˈplau̯.so
Examples
El nuevo libro recibió el aplauso unánime de la crítica especializada.
The new book received the unanimous acclaim of the specialized critics.
Su larga trayectoria profesional mereció el aplauso de sus colegas.
His long professional career deserved the praise of his colleagues.
sanción
Examples
La ley necesita la sanción del Rey para entrar en vigor.
The law needs the King's approval to come into effect.
Aprobación vs. Aceptación
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