approved

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BrE /əˈpruːvd/ AmE /əˈpruːvd/

adjective en → es

1 APPROVAL [attributive, predicative] B1

officially given permission or approval for something

aprobado, aprobado oficialmente

  • be approved for sth

Collocations approved by the government · an approved list of suppliers

  • The project has been approved.

    El proyecto ha sido aprobado.

2 CERTIFIED [attributive] B1

officially recognized as suitable or acceptable for use, sale, etc.

certificado, aprobado oficialmente

  • be approved for sth

Collocations an approved driving instructor · approved safety equipment

  • The medicine is not yet approved.

    La medicina aún no está aprobada.

3 ACCEPTED [attributive] B2

accepted or recognized as suitable, true, etc.

aceptado, reconocido como adecuado

  • be approved by sb

Collocations an approved method of payment · approved procedures

  • The new system has been approved.

    El nuevo sistema ha sido aprobado.