ratificar

to ratify

verb rreh-tee-fee-KAHR Less Common

Origin: From Latin ratificare, from ratus (fixed, approved) + facere (to make).

Usage Note

Ratificar is used in formal, legal, and political contexts: to ratify a treaty, confirm a decision, or validate an appointment. The related noun is ratificación. Do not confuse with rectificar (to correct or rectify), a common mix-up among learners due to phonetic similarity.

Examples

"El parlamento votó para ratificar el acuerdo."

Natural Translation

Parliament voted to ratify the agreement.

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