What does approve in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word approve in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use approve in Spanish.

The word approve in Spanish means estar de acuerdo, aprobar, aprobar, aprobar, aprobar. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word approve

estar de acuerdo

intransitive verb (show approval)

Although Isabelle's parents know that she wants to date Elmer, they do not approve.
Aunque los padres de Isabelle saben que quiere salir con Elmer, no están de acuerdo.

aprobar

(consider good, acceptable)

(verbo transitivo: Verbo que requiere de un objeto directo ("di la verdad", "encontré una moneda").)
Her parents did not approve of her new boyfriend.
Sus padres no aprobaron a su nuevo novio.

aprobar

transitive verb (consent, agree to)

(verbo transitivo: Verbo que requiere de un objeto directo ("di la verdad", "encontré una moneda").)
Leslie will never approve the idea of smoking inside restaurants.
Leslie nunca aprobará la idea de fumar dentro de los restaurantes.

aprobar

transitive verb (ratify)

(verbo transitivo: Verbo que requiere de un objeto directo ("di la verdad", "encontré una moneda").)
The Senate quickly approved the bill.
El Senado aprobó enseguida el proyecto de ley.

aprobar

transitive verb (say yes to)

(verbo transitivo: Verbo que requiere de un objeto directo ("di la verdad", "encontré una moneda").)
Although it took a long time, the committee ultimately approved Jessica's grant proposal.
Pese a que llevó mucho tiempo, el comité finalmente aprobó la propuesta de subvención de Jessica.

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