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    Acercaron (en. They approached)

    /aθeɾˈkaɾon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Make something approach.
    They brought the table to the center of the room.
    Ellos acercaron la mesa al centro de la sala.
    Move toward something or someone.
    The children approached the stage to see better.
    Los niños se acercaron al escenario para ver mejor.
    Present a proposal or idea.
    They presented the proposal to the committee for approval.
    Acercaron la propuesta al comité para su aprobación.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'adcircare', which means 'to bring toward'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bring the fire closer
    Increase the intensity of the fire.
    acercar el fuego
    get closer to the truth
    Seek to know the closest reality.
    acercarse a la verdad
    bring positions together
    Seek common ground in opinions or ideologies.
    acercar posturas

    Related Words

    rapprochement
    Action of bringing or approaching.
    acercamiento
    closer
    An object used to bring something closer.
    acercador
    near
    That is next to or close in space.
    cercano

    Slang Meanings

    Approach a difficult situation.
    They approached the problem calmly.
    Se acercaron al problema con calma.
    Approach someone to start a conversation.
    She approached him to ask him something.
    Ella se acercó a él para preguntarle algo.