The Present Tense of aprobar is used to express actions or states that are happening now or that occur habitually. For example, Yo apruebo el nuevo plan de estudios. (I approve the new curriculum.)
Aprobar is a stem-changing verb, meaning the vowel in the stem changes in certain conjugations. In the present tense, the ‘o’ changes to ‘ue’ in all forms except the nosotros and vosotros forms.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Aprobar (to approve) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish):
| Pronoun | Conjugation |
|---|---|
| Yo | apruebo |
| Tú | apruebas |
| Él / Ella / Usted | aprueba |
| Nosotros / Nosotras | aprobamos |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | aprueban |
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Usage of Aprobar in the Present Tense
Aprobar generally means to approve, pass or succeed at something, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.
To approve or give permission: for example, Yo apruebo tu decisión de estudiar en el extranjero. (I approve of your decision to study abroad.)
To pass an exam or course: for example, Ella aprueba todas las materias con facilidad. (She passes all subjects easily.)
To succeed or do well: for example, Ustedes aprueban en todo lo que intentan. (You succeed at everything you try.)
To like or enjoy something (colloquial): for example, Yo apruebo esta fiesta, está muy buena. (I’m enjoying this party, it’s really good.)
To take advantage of an opportunity (slang): for example, ¡Aprueba esa oferta antes de que se acabe! (Take advantage of that offer before it’s gone!)
Examples
Examples of Aprobar in the Present Tense
Yo apruebo la nueva ley de protección ambiental. (I approve of the new environmental protection law.)
¿Apruebas el plan de estudios para el próximo semestre? (Do you approve of the curriculum for next semester?)
El comité aprueba tu solicitud de beca. (The committee approves your scholarship application.)
Aprobamos las nuevas reglas de la comunidad para mantener un ambiente seguro. (We approve the new community rules to maintain a safe environment.)
Los padres aprueban la elección de carrera de su hija. (The parents approve their daughter’s career choice.)
En esta empresa, aprobamos los proyectos innovadores que benefician a la comunidad. (In this company, we approve innovative projects that benefit the community.)
Los críticos aprueban la nueva película por su guión inteligente. (The critics approve the new movie for its intelligent script.)
¿Apruebas el menú para la cena de esta noche? (Do you approve the menu for tonight’s dinner?)
El consejo escolar aprueba el nuevo plan de estudios para el próximo año académico. (The school board approves the new curriculum for the next academic year.)
Aprobamos la propuesta de renovar el parque comunitario. (We approve the proposal to renovate the community park.)
Los vecinos aprueban la idea de organizar un festival cultural en el barrio. (The neighbors approve the idea of organizing a cultural festival in the neighborhood.)
En la reunión, aprobamos el presupuesto para el próximo año fiscal. (In the meeting, we approve the budget for the next fiscal year.)
El equipo directivo aprueba tu plan de marketing para el nuevo producto. (The management team approves your marketing plan for the new product.)
¿Apruebas la decisión de contratar a un nuevo asistente? (Do you approve the decision to hire a new assistant?)
La junta directiva aprueba la expansión de la empresa a nuevos mercados. (The board of directors approves the expansion of the company into new markets.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Aprobar (to approve) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Yo apruebo | I approve |
| Tú apruebas | You approve |
| Él / Ella / Usted aprueba | He / She / You approves |
| Nosotros / Nosotras aprobamos | We approve |
| Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes aprueban | They / You all approve |
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Synonyms
The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.