Acercaste (en. Approached)

/aθeɾˈkaste/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To move or direct oneself towards something or someone.

You approached to listen to the music.

Te acercaste a escuchar la música.

To make something closer.

You brought the chair closer to the table.

Acercaste la silla a la mesa.

To assume a closer attitude or position.

You approached to understand her feelings.

Te acercaste a comprender sus sentimientos.

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

to approach someone

To be closer or more familiar with a person.

acercarse a alguien

to approach a topic

To discuss or analyze a matter more intimately.

acercarse a un tema

to approach the truth

To have a more accurate understanding of reality.

acercarse a la verdad

bring closer

Verb that refers to the action of placing something nearer.

acercar

closeness

The quality of being near or at a short distance.

cercanía

Emotional or affective closeness.

Ever since I approached her, we started talking more.

Desde que me acerqué a ella, comenzamos a hablar más.

Dedication to a specific topic.

Approaching the study of mathematics can be interesting.

Acercarse al estudio de las matemáticas puede resultar interesante.