Acercándose (en. Approaching)
/aθer.kán.do.se/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Moving towards a place or person.
The dog is approaching the door.
El perro se está acercando a la puerta.
Being near in time or space.
The exam date is approaching.
La fecha del examen se está acercando.
Adopting a closer or friendlier attitude toward someone.
He is getting closer to his coworkers.
Se está acercando a sus compañeros de trabajo.
Etymology
From the verb 'acercar', which comes from the Latin 'approximare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
approaching the truth
Moving towards a greater understanding or discovery.
acercándose a la verdad
getting close to the end
Being close to an outcome or conclusion.
acercarse al final
approaching danger
Moving towards a risky situation.
acercándose al peligro
Related Words
bring closer
Moving something or someone closer to a point.
acercar
approximate
Making something come closer to something else.
aproximar
associate
Joining others for a common purpose.
asociarse
Slang Meanings
Getting very close to something.
He was getting so close that he was about to fall.
Estuvo acercándose tanto que ya estaba a punto de caer.
Getting on the same wavelength with someone.
At the end of the day, everyone is coming close to talk.
Al final del día, todos se están acercando para hablar.