Spanish Phrase
Sí, lo aprobé.
Meaning
A short, confident reply meaning 'Yes, I passed it.' It is typically used after someone asks whether you succeeded in an exam, test, or any evaluative situation.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to confirm that you have successfully passed a test, a course, a job interview, or any other assessment that was previously mentioned.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Síloaprobé
Sí (affirmation)
The adverb 'sí' with an accent means 'yes' and is used to give a clear affirmative answer.
lo (direct object pronoun)
The neuter pronoun 'lo' replaces a previously mentioned masculine or abstract noun (e.g., examen, proyecto).
aprobé (preterite of aprobar)
The verb 'aprobar' in the preterite first‑person singular (yo) indicates a completed action in the past: 'I passed'.
🗨In Conversation
¿Aprobaste el examen de matemáticas?
Did you pass the math exam?
Sí, lo aprobé.
Yes, I passed it.
✕Common Mistakes
Si, lo aprobé.
Missing the accent changes the meaning to 'if' instead of the affirmative 'yes'.
Sí, la aprobé.
Use 'lo' for masculine or neuter nouns; 'la' would be used only if the referent is explicitly feminine (e.g., 'la prueba').
Sí, lo aprobo.
The present tense 'aprobo' means 'I approve', not 'I passed'. The past action requires the preterite 'aprobé'.
↔Alternatives
Sí, lo pasé.
Yes, I passed it.
Sí, lo superé.
Yes, I aced it.
Sí, lo conseguí.
Yes, I got it.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries modesty is valued, so speakers sometimes soften a success with phrases like 'Creo que sí' or 'Me fue bien'. Saying 'Sí, lo aprobé' is perfectly correct but may sound a bit proud in very formal or humble contexts.