The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of aprobar is used to give direct orders or instructions, for example Aprueba el examen. (Pass the exam.)

This is a stem-changing verb, where the ‘o’ changes to ‘ue’ in certain conjugations. The stem change occurs in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Aprobar (to approve) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish):

Aprobar generally means to approve, pass or succeed, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To approve or give permission: for example, ¡Aprueba mi solicitud! (Approve my request!)

To pass an exam or test: for example, ¡Aprueba ese examen! (Pass that exam!)

To take advantage of an opportunity: for example, ¡Aprueba esa oferta! (Take advantage of that offer!)

To confirm or agree with something (colloquial): for example, ¡Aprueba, tío! (Confirm it, dude!)

To enjoy or appreciate something (slang): for example, ¡Aprueba esta comida! (Enjoy this food!)

Examples

Examples of Aprobar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Por favor, aprueba mi solicitud de vacaciones. (Please approve my vacation request.)

Antes de firmar el contrato, apruébalo con tu abogado. (Before signing the contract, approve it with your lawyer.)

¡Aprobemos el presupuesto para el nuevo proyecto! (Let’s approve the budget for the new project!)

Mamá, aprueba mi elección de vestido para la boda. (Mom, approve my choice of dress for the wedding.)

Señor presidente, apruebe la moción para aumentar los fondos. (Mr. President, approve the motion to increase funding.)

Chicos, aprobad el plan de viaje antes de comprar los boletos. (Guys, approve the travel plan before buying the tickets.)

Equipo, aprueben el diseño final antes de enviarlo al cliente. (Team, approve the final design before sending it to the client.)

Oye, aprueba mi nueva canción antes de que la suba. (Hey, approve my new song before I upload it.)

Profesora, apruebe mi ensayo para que pueda entregarlo a tiempo. (Teacher, approve my essay so I can submit it on time.)

Amigos, aprobemos las reglas del juego antes de comenzar. (Friends, let’s approve the game rules before starting.)

Jefe, apruebe mi reporte de gastos para que pueda recibir el reembolso. (Boss, approve my expense report so I can receive the reimbursement.)

Compañeros, aprobad la agenda de la reunión antes de enviarla. (Colleagues, approve the meeting agenda before sending it out.)

Consejo directivo, aprueben el plan estratégico para el próximo año fiscal. (Board of directors, approve the strategic plan for the next fiscal year.)

Amor, aprueba el menú para la cena de aniversario. (Love, approve the menu for our anniversary dinner.)

Chicos, aprobemos las reglas de la casa antes de que lleguen los invitados. (Guys, let’s approve the house rules before the guests arrive.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Aprobar (to approve) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.