Reprovar
Example: Vaig reprovar l'examen perquè no vaig estudiar prou.
Definition
"Reprovar" means to fail or not pass an exam or test, often due to insufficient preparation or performance. It is commonly used in educational contexts to indicate that someone did not meet the required standards to succeed in an assessment.
Etymology
The word "reprovar" comes from Latin 'reprobare,' which means 'to reject' or 'disapprove.' It combines 're-' meaning 'again' or 'back' and 'probare' meaning 'to test' or 'approve.' Did you know? The word carries a sense of official disapproval, which perfectly fits its use in academic failure.
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"Reprovar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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