aprobarlo

Aprobarlo is a Spanish verb phrase formed by the verb aprobar followed by the clitic object pronoun lo, signaling the direct object masculine singular. In practice, it denotes “to approve it” or “to approve him/it,” depending on what lo refers to in a given context. The form is not a separate lexical item; rather, it is the infinitive with a clitic attached, commonly used in combinations with auxiliary verbs or other conjugated forms.

Grammar and usage notes: lo is a direct object pronoun and must agree with the gender and number of the item being approved. In feminine or plural references, different pronouns would be used (la for feminine singular, los/las for masculine/feminine plural), resulting in approving forms like aprobarla, aprobarlos, aprobarlas. When used with auxiliary constructions, the pronoun can appear before the conjugated verb (lo apruebo) or attached to the infinitive (voy a aprobarlo). The latter form is frequent in future or periphrastic constructions such as voy a aprobarlo, voy a aprobarla, or quiero aprobarlo.

Common contexts: aprobarlo is typical in political, legal, or administrative discourse, where a proposal, budget, measure, or document is under consideration. Examples: “El comité debe aprobarlo mañana.” “Quiero aprobarlo, pero necesito más información.” “Lo voy a aprobar” or “Voy a aprobarlo” both convey the plan to grant approval.

Related forms and variations include aprobarla, aprobarlos, and aprobaciones gerundivas such as aprobándolo, reflecting ongoing action with a masculine singular object.