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 vowel change occurs in all forms except the nosotros and vosotros forms.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Aprobar (to approve) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American 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 antes de que se acabe! (Take advantage of that offer before it’s gone!)

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

To endorse or recommend (slang): for example, ¡Aprueba esa película, está buenísima! (Endorse that movie, it’s awesome!)

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, have your lawyer approve it.)

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

Equipo, aprobemos el plan de marketing para el próximo trimestre. (Team, let’s approve the marketing plan for next quarter.)

Si les parece bien, aprueben el presupuesto propuesto. (If you agree, approve the proposed budget.)

Oye viejo, aprueba mi nueva rola, ¿no? (Hey man, approve my new track, won’t you?)

Antes de comprar el coche usado, apruébalo con un mecánico. (Before buying the used car, have a mechanic approve it.)

Jefe, apruebe mi solicitud de aumento de sueldo. (Boss, approve my request for a raise.)

Profesora, apruebe mi ensayo antes de entregarlo. (Teacher, approve my essay before I submit it.)

Hija, aprueba la decoración de tu fiesta de cumpleaños. (Daughter, approve the decorations for your birthday party.)

Comité, aprobemos la agenda para la próxima reunión. (Committee, let’s approve the agenda for the next meeting.)

Antes de firmar, aprueben todos los términos del acuerdo. (Before signing, approve all the terms of the agreement.)

Oye mami, aprueba mi nuevo look, ¿qué opinas? (Hey mom, approve my new look, what do you think?)

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

Antes de publicar, aprueba el artículo final. (Before publishing, approve the final article.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Aprobar (to approve) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) tense (Latin American 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.