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approve of
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approve of(
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)A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g., take out the trash.).
1. (general)
a. aprobar
I didn't say I approve of his behavior, simply that I can understand why he does it.No dije que aprobara su conducta, simplemente que entiendo por qué lo hace.
b. estar de acuerdo con
I approve of letting children learn through their mistakes, but we also have to set some boundaries.Estoy de acuerdo con dejar que los niños aprendan de sus propios errores, pero también hay que establecer ciertos límites.
c. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Helen made it clear she didn't approve of me going to the festival.Helen dejó bien claro que no le parecía bien que fuera al festival.
My parents have never approved of my boyfriend, Jeff.A mis padres nunca les ha gustado mi novio, Jeff.
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