reprobado

reprobado, el reprobado, la reprobada(
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proh
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
1. (not passing)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
a. failed
Con dos materias reprobadas, tienes que repetir el año.With two failed subjects, you have to stay back a year.
b. flunked
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
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).
masculine or feminine noun
2. (student who hasn't passed)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
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
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
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.
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