Acercando (en. Approaching)

/aθeɾˈkando/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To move something or someone to a closer place.
I am moving the chair closer to the table.
Estoy acercando la silla a la mesa.
To make something nearer in time or space.
The date of the event is approaching quickly.
La fecha del evento se está acercando rápidamente.
To come into contact with a person or a group.
I decided to gather my friends to talk about the problem.
Decidí acercando a mis amigos para hablar sobre el problema.

Etymology

From the verb 'acercar', which comes from the Latin 'approximare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

approaching of course
It means that the situation is becoming clearer or more evident.
acercando pos supuesto
bringing ideas closer
It implies the convergence of concepts or proposals in a conversation.
acercando ideas
building relationships
It refers to the strengthening of ties between people or groups.
acercando relaciones

Related Words

to bring closer
A verb that means to move something or someone closer.
acercar
close
That is a short distance away or has a close connection.
cercano
approximation
The act of getting closer or estimating near a specific value.
aproximación

Slang Meanings

Being in a good position to achieve something among friends.
I'm already getting along with the group; this party will be amazing.
Ya estoy acercando con el grupo, esta fiesta será increíble.
To make peace or get close to someone after a fight.
After the argument, I decided to approach her to resolve the problem.
Después de la discusión, decidí acercándome a ella para resolver el problema.