vetar

The Spanish verb vetar means to veto in English.

Meaning:

• Vet in a political or decision-making context: To officially reject or prohibit a proposal, decision, or law, usually by a person or authority with power (like a president or governor).
• It implies refusal to allow something to proceed or be approved.

Parts:

• Root verb: vetar
• Conjugation example: yo veto (I veto), tú vetas (you veto), él/ella veta (he/she vetoes), etc.

Synonyms:

• rechazar (to reject)
• prohibir (to prohibit)
• denegar (to deny)
• impedir (to prevent)

Antonyms:

• aprobar (to approve)
• permitir (to allow)
• autorizar (to authorize)

Additional notes:

• The noun form is veto, like in English.
• Often used in political, legal, or formal contexts when someone with authority stops an action or decision. For example: El presidente vetó la ley (The president vetoed the law).