This is the 899th most frequent Portuguese word.
aprovada
"Approved" or "passed" (feminine form).
Here, 'aprovada' functions as a past participle adjective describing the proposal, indicating that it was given approval.
A proposta foi aprovada pelo comitê.
The proposal was approved by the committee.
In this sentence, 'aprovada' expresses a state of being, reflecting the approval felt by the subject from a particular entity.
Ela se sente aprovada por seus pais.
She feels approved by her parents.
Again, 'aprovada' serves as an adjective related to a prior action of approval regarding the approach.