Aprobar
Example: Espero aprobar el examen de matemáticas la próxima semana.
Definition
"Aprobar" means to pass or succeed in an exam or test, indicating that someone has met the required standards or criteria. For example, in the phrase "Espero aprobar el examen de matemáticas la próxima semana," it expresses the hope to successfully pass the math exam next week.
Etymology
The word "aprobar" comes from the Latin verb "approbare," which means to approve or confirm. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to primarily signify passing an exam or receiving official approval. Did you know? The root "probare" relates to testing or proving something, which fits well with the idea of passing a test.
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"Aprobar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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