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"Reprobado" is a form of "reprobado", an adjective which is often translated as "failed". "Aprobado" is a form of "aprobado", a noun which is often translated as "passing grade". Learn more about the difference between "reprobado" and "aprobado" below.
reprobado, el reprobado, la reprobada(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (not passing) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. failed
Con dos materias reprobadas, tienes que repetir el año.With two failed subjects, you have to stay back a year.
b. flunked (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Los alumnos reprobados tienen una segunda opción de rendir el examen.Flunked students have the option to retake the exam.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
2. (student who hasn't passed) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. student who fails
Los reprobados pueden solicitar ver su examen después de clase.Students who failed can ask to see their tests after the class.
b. student who flunks (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
Tengo que ir a clases especiales para los reprobados en el mes de agosto.I have to go to review classes throughout August for students who flunked.
el aprobado(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (education)
a. passing grade (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Aunque obtuvo el aprobado en el examen, no calificó para la beca.Although he obtained a passing grade in the test, he did not qualify for the grant.
b. pass
Para obtener un aprobado debe tener al menos un 75% de respuestas correctas.To obtain a pass you must achieve at least 75% correct answers.
