Example: Voy a dar por bueno el resultado del examen final.
Definition
"Dar por bueno" is a Spanish expression meaning to accept something as satisfactory or correct, often without further discussion or objection. It implies deciding that a result or situation is good enough to be accepted, as in 'Voy a dar por bueno el resultado del examen final,' meaning accepting the exam result as final.
The phrase "dar por bueno" comes from the Spanish verb 'dar' meaning 'to give' combined with 'por bueno,' literally 'for good.' It figuratively means to 'give as good' or accept something as valid or satisfactory. This idiomatic expression reflects a common way in Spanish to indicate acceptance or approval.
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"Dar por bueno" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (B2) - parte 1", containing 105 commonly used expressions.
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