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Conjugation Chart of “Aprobar” (to approve) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Aprobar”

The presente de subjuntivo of aprobar is used to express desires, doubts, or uncertainties about approving or passing something, for example: Es importante que aprueben la propuesta. (It’s important that they approve the proposal.)

This is a stem-changing verb, meaning the “o” changes to “ue” in some conjugations. The stem change occurs in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.

How to Use Aprobar in the Subjunctive Mood

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

To approve or consent: for example, Es importante que aprueben el proyecto. (It’s important that they approve the project.)

To pass an exam or test: for example, Espero que aprueben el examen. (I hope they pass the exam.)

To succeed or do well: for example, Quiero que aprueben en la vida. (I want them to succeed in life.)

To ratify or authorize: for example, Es necesario que el gobierno apruebe la ley. (It’s necessary that the government approves the law.)

Colloquially, to take advantage of: for example, No dejes que te aprueben. (Don’t let them take advantage of you.)

Real Life Examples of Aprobar in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que mi hijo apruebe el examen de admisión a la universidad. (I hope my son passes the university admission exam.)

Es importante que todos aprobemos las nuevas reglas de la comunidad. (It’s important that we all approve the new community rules.)

Ojalá que el Congreso apruebe la ley de protección ambiental. (I hope Congress approves the environmental protection law.)

Aunque no estés de acuerdo, necesito que apruebes el presupuesto antes de fin de mes. (Even if you don’t agree, I need you to approve the budget before the end of the month.)

Para que podamos mudarnos, es necesario que la familia apruebe la compra de la nueva casa. (For us to be able to move, it’s necessary that the family approves the purchase of the new house.)

El profesor recomienda que los alumnos aprueben el curso preparatorio antes de inscribirse en la clase avanzada. (The teacher recommends that students pass the preparatory course before enrolling in the advanced class.)

Independientemente de lo que pienses, es crucial que el equipo apruebe el plan de marketing. (Regardless of what you think, it’s crucial that the team approves the marketing plan.)

Dudo que el comité apruebe el aumento de las tarifas este año. (I doubt the committee will approve the rate increase this year.)

A menos que aprobemos el proyecto hoy, no podremos comenzar a trabajar en él. (Unless we approve the project today, we won’t be able to start working on it.)

Siempre y cuando aprueben mi solicitud de préstamo, podré iniciar mi propio negocio. (As long as they approve my loan application, I’ll be able to start my own business.)

Tal vez sea mejor que aprobéis el contrato antes de firmar. (Maybe it’s better if you approve the contract before signing.)

Es fundamental que las autoridades aprueben medidas más estrictas contra la contaminación. (It’s essential that the authorities approve stricter measures against pollution.)

Por más que insistas, dudo que tus padres aprueben tu decisión de dejar la escuela. (No matter how much you insist, I doubt your parents will approve your decision to drop out of school.)

Mientras no aprueben los planos, no podremos comenzar la construcción. (As long as they don’t approve the plans, we can’t start construction.)

Quizás aprueben tu solicitud de beca si mejoras tus calificaciones. (Maybe they’ll approve your scholarship application if you improve your grades.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Aprobar (to approve) in the Subjunctive Mood (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.