Spanish word

aprobación

Pronunciation

IPA/apɾoβaˈθjon/

Meaning

  • feminine nounapproval

Example

Sin tu aprobación, no podemos empezar.

We cannot start without your approval.

Illustration for aprobación (approval)

More examples

La junta dio su aprobación por unanimidad.

The board granted its approval unanimously.

Core concept

A stamped and signed document.

Common phrases

  • dar la aprobación

    grant approval

  • obtener la aprobación

    get approval

  • solicitar la aprobación

    seek approval

  • contar con la aprobación

    count on approval

Similar words

autorización: Official authorization that permits a specific procedure or action.
permiso: Permission to perform a particular act, granted by the person in charge.
consentimiento: Voluntary agreement expressing personal assent to an action or decision.
aceptación: Acceptance of a proposal or condition, agreeing to its terms or offer.

Definition in Spanish

Manifestación de acuerdo o conformidad ante una propuesta, por parte de una persona o institución.

Word origin

From Latin approbare (ad- + probare 'to prove good'), via Spanish aprobar, the noun aprobación names formal consent or assent.

Usage tips

  • Usually used for official or written consent, while casual spoken agreement is more likely 'está bien' or 'de acuerdo'.

Other meanings

  • passnoun

Opposites

  • rechazorejectionnoun
  • desaprobacióndisapprovalnoun

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