Acercar (en. To bring closer)

/aseɾˈkaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
English text: To make one thing or person closer to another.
English text: I am going to bring the chair closer to the table.
Voy a acercar la silla a la mesa.
English text: To give a more intimate or personal relationship.
English text: The teacher tries to bring the students closer to literature.
El profesor intenta acercar a los alumnos a la literatura.
English text: To be closer in time or space.
English text: The deadline is approaching quickly.
La fecha de entrega se acerca rápidamente.

Etymology

English text: From Latin 'approcāre', meaning to bring nearer.

Common Phrases and Expressions

English text: to bring someone closer
English text: To provide the opportunity to be closer or have a greater relationship with someone.
acercar a alguien
English text: to get close to something
English text: To have the intention of knowing or experiencing something.
acercarse a algo
English text: to bridge positions
English text: To try to reach an agreement.
acercar posturas

Related Words

English text: close
English text: At a short distance.
cerca
English text: approximation
English text: The act of coming closer or approaching.
aproximación
English text: relationship
English text: The bond between people or things.
relación

Slang Meanings

English text: To bring people together to flirt.
English text: That party is perfect for bringing in new friends.
Esa fiesta es perfecta para acercar a nuevos amigos.
English text: To facilitate that someone learns about something.
English text: I am going to share the info about the event.
Voy a acercar la info sobre el evento.