How to Say "ratification" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “ratification” is “aprobación” — use 'aprobación' when referring to the general act of approving or confirming something, such as a law, treaty, or even a decision, in a broad sense..
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aprobación
nounB1general
Use 'aprobación' when referring to the general act of approving or confirming something, such as a law, treaty, or even a decision, in a broad sense.
Examples
La aprobación del tratado internacional tomó varios meses.
The ratification of the international treaty took several months.
sanción
nounC1legal, governmental
Use 'sanción' specifically when referring to the formal act of making a law official, often by a higher authority like a king or president, giving it legal force.
Examples
La sanción de la nueva ley está pendiente del parlamento.
The ratification of the new law is pending in parliament.
Choosing Between 'Aprobación' and 'Sanción'
Learners often confuse 'aprobación' and 'sanción' because both can mean approval. Remember that 'sanción' is typically used for the final, official approval that gives a law legal power, while 'aprobación' is a broader term for confirming or accepting something.
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