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    Acercó (en. Approached)

    /a.seɾ.ˈko/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Make something or someone move to a closer place.
    The teacher brought the chair closer to the desk.
    El profesor acercó la silla al escritorio.
    Enter into contact or approach something.
    She brought her hand closer to the flame to feel the heat.
    Ella acercó su mano a la llama para sentir el calor.
    Make something more accessible or understandable.
    The author brought his ideas to a wider audience.
    El autor acercó sus ideas a un público más amplio.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bring the parties closer
    Unite elements that were separated.
    acercar las partes
    bring positions closer
    Reach an agreement on a topic.
    acercar posturas
    bring up a problem
    Present a problem for discussion.
    acercar un problema

    Related Words

    approach
    The action of bringing closer or approximating.
    acercamiento
    to approach
    Moving closer to something or someone.
    acercarse
    close
    That is at a short distance.
    cercano

    Slang Meanings

    Emotional closeness
    I always get close to my friends when they are sad.
    Siempre acercó a mis amigos cuando están tristes.
    To consult or ask for help
    If you have doubts, get close to your teacher.
    Si tienes dudas, acercó a tu profesor.