Verb
/d̪esaˈpɾoβaɾ/
"Desaprobar" means to express disapproval or disagreement towards something. It is commonly used in contexts where a person or group is not in agreement with a decision, action, or idea. The word is frequently used in both written and oral Spanish, but it may appear more often in formal contexts such as discussions, debates, and legal or diplomatic discussions. The frequency of use is moderate; however, it becomes more prevalent in discussions involving policies or standards.
The committee decided to disapprove the presented proposal.
Muchos padres desaprueban el uso excesivo de tecnología por parte de sus hijos.
Many parents disapprove of their children's excessive use of technology.
La resolución fue desaprobada por la mayoría de los miembros del congreso.
While "desaprobar" does not have many iconic idiomatic expressions directly associated with it, it often appears in phrases that convey disagreement or objection. Below are a few examples.
I have no choice but to disapprove this decision.
Fue fácil desaprobar la idea una vez que se presentaron los hechos.
It was easy to disapprove the idea once the facts were presented.
Al desaprobar su actuación, muchos perdieron la confianza en el liderazgo.
By disapproving of his performance, many lost trust in the leadership.
Los expertos desaprueban las soluciones rápidas en problemas complejos.
Experts disapprove of quick solutions to complex problems.
Ella siempre desaprueba las críticas sin fundamento.
The word "desaprobar" comes from the prefix "des-", which denotes negation or reversal, and the Latin root "approbare," which means "to approve." Thus, it literally translates to "to not approve."