aprobar
to pass (an exam), to approve
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/a.pɾoˈβaɾ/
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Cultural Note
In the Spanish grading system, aprobar means scoring 5 or above out of 10. Grades are: suspenso (0-4), aprobado (5-6), notable (7-8), sobresaliente (9-10), and the rare matrícula de honor.
📝 Example Sentences
Aprobé el examen de conducir al segundo intento.
I passed the driving test on the second attempt.
El consejo aprobó el nuevo presupuesto.
The board approved the new budget.