reprovar

[ʁe.pɾo.ˈvaɾ]

verb

to fail; to disapprove

1. to give a failing grade to a student

The teacher failed him in mathematics.

A professora o reprovou em matemática.

2. to express disapproval or criticism of something

The committee disapproved of the proposal.

A comissão reprovava a proposta.

3. to reject or refuse to accept

The board rejected the budget plan.

A diretoria reprovaria o plano orçamentário.

NYC Slang

to flunk; to diss

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General Brazilian

reprovar

standard usage for both academic failure and disapproval

São Paulo

reprovar

commonly used in educational context

Portugal

reprovar

standard usage; also 'chumbar' in some contexts for academic failure

reprovar alguém em um exame

reprovar uma proposta

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