The Subjunctive Mood of Aprobar is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about the action of approving something. For example, Es importante que aprueben la propuesta. (It’s important that they approve the proposal.)
Aprobar is a stem-changing verb, meaning the vowel in the stem changes from “o” to “ue” in certain conjugations. This pattern is common among Spanish verbs and must be memorized.
Conjugations
Conjugations of Aprobar (to approve) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish):
Pronoun | Conjugation |
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Yo | apruebe |
Tú | apruebes |
Él / Ella / Usted | apruebe |
Nosotros / Nosotras | aprobemos |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes | aprueben |
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Usage of Aprobar in the Subjunctive Mood
The present subjunctive of aprobar is used to express wishes, desires, demands, or uncertainty about an action or event.
To express a wish or desire: For example, Espero que aprueben la propuesta. (I hope they approve the proposal.)
To express a demand or recommendation: For example, Es necesario que aprueben el proyecto. (It’s necessary that they approve the project.)
To express uncertainty or doubt: For example, Dudo que aprueben el aumento de sueldo. (I doubt they will approve the raise.)
Colloquial usage: In some Latin American countries, aprobar can be used informally to mean “to pass an exam or course,” as in ¿Aprobaste el examen? (Did you pass the exam?)
Examples
Examples of Aprobar in the Subjunctive Mood
Espero que el comité apruebe mi propuesta de proyecto. (I hope the committee approves my project proposal.)
Es importante que aprueben la ley para proteger el medio ambiente. (It’s important that they approve the law to protect the environment.)
Aunque no estés de acuerdo, es necesario que apruebes las nuevas reglas de la empresa. (Even if you don’t agree, it’s necessary that you approve the company’s new rules.)
Ojalá que aprobemos el examen de conducir para obtener nuestras licencias. (Hopefully we pass the driving test to get our licenses.)
Aunque cueste trabajo, es esencial que aprueben la reforma educativa. (Although it’s difficult, it’s essential that they approve the educational reform.)
Mamá insiste en que apruebe todas mis materias este semestre. (Mom insists that I pass all my classes this semester.)
Es fundamental que aprueben el presupuesto antes de fin de año. (It’s crucial that they approve the budget before the end of the year.)
Ojalá que el jefe apruebe mi solicitud de vacaciones. (I hope the boss approves my vacation request.)
Es necesario que aprueben las nuevas medidas de seguridad. (It’s necessary that they approve the new security measures.)
Espero que el gobierno apruebe el proyecto de ley sobre inmigración. (I hope the government approves the immigration bill.)
Aunque sea difícil, es importante que aprueben el examen final. (Although it’s difficult, it’s important that they pass the final exam.)
Para poder viajar, necesito que mis padres aprueben mi solicitud. (In order to travel, I need my parents to approve my request.)
Ojalá que el comité apruebe nuestro plan de negocios. (Hopefully the committee approves our business plan.)
Conjugations with English Translations
Conjugations of Aprobar (to approve) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:
Spanish | English |
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Yo apruebe | I approve |
Tú apruebes | You approve |
Él / Ella / Usted apruebe | He / She / You approves |
Nosotros / Nosotras aprobemos | We approve |
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes aprueben | They / You all approve |
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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.