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    Acercaba (en. Was approaching)

    /aθerˈkaβa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Moved something or someone closer to a place.
    She was slowly approaching the shore of the sea.
    Ella se acercaba lentamente a la orilla del mar.
    To make an approximation to a topic or idea.
    The teacher was getting close to explaining the theory.
    El profesor se acercaba a la explicación de la teoría.
    To refer to a forthcoming temporal moment.
    The date of the meeting was approaching quickly.
    La date de la reunión se acercaba rápidamente.

    Etymology

    From the verb acercar, which comes from the Latin 'ad-cercare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to get close to someone
    To show interest or emotional closeness towards another person.
    acercarse a alguien
    to bring positions closer
    To seek an agreement or understanding between two parties.
    acercar posturas

    Related Words

    bring closer
    To make something or someone closer.
    acercar
    close
    That is near in relation to a point or in time.
    cercano

    Slang Meanings

    To try to start a close conversation.
    When I approached him at the party, it felt like the connection was instant.
    Cuando me acerqué a él en la fiesta, fue como que la conexión fue instantánea.
    To initiate flirting.
    She approached him at the bar to start the conversation.
    Ella se le acercó en el bar para iniciar la charla.