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    Acercose (en. Approached)

    /aθe̞ɾˈko̞se/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Movements toward a place or person.
    She approached the group to listen to the conversation.
    Ella se acercó al grupo para escuchar la conversación.
    Trying to come into contact with someone.
    He approached his friend to ask for help.
    Se acercó a su amigo para pedirle ayuda.
    To reduce the distance between two things.
    As the storm approached, it started to rain.
    A medida que se acercaba la tormenta, comenzó a llover.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'acercar', which comes from the Latin 'acercare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to get closer to someone
    Attempting to establish a relationship or communication with that person.
    acercarse a alguien
    to get closer to the truth
    Attempting to discover the reality of a matter.
    acercarse a la verdad

    Related Words

    acercamiento
    Process of approximation.
    acercamiento
    acercar
    Bringing something to a closer place.
    acercar

    Slang Meanings

    To be present in a place more intensely.
    Today I decided to get closer to the party.
    Hoy decidí acercarme más a la fiesta.
    To seek emotional closeness.
    He is trying to get closer to her.
    Está intentando acercarse a ella.