Acercóse (en. Approached)

/aseɾˈkoθe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To move towards something or someone.
She approached the group with curiosity.
Ella se acercó al grupo con curiosidad.
To become closer in space or time.
Winter is approaching quickly.
El invierno se acerca rápidamente.
To make an attempt at contact or communication.
I decided to approach him to talk.
Decidí acercarme a él para hablar.

Etymology

From Latin 'ad' (towards) and 'cercus' (near).

Common Phrases and Expressions

to approach someone
To go to someone to interact with them.
acercarse a alguien
to approach a topic
To touch on a matter or subject in conversation.
acercarse a un tema
to approach a date
To reach the scheduled moment for an event.
acercarse a una fecha

Related Words

close
That is near or close in distance.
cercano
proximity
Closeness in space or time.
proximidad
intimacy
Closeness or emotional connection.
intimidad

Slang Meanings

To approach in an informal or colloquial sense.
I’m going to approach the party later.
Voy a acercarme a la fiesta más tarde.
To try to get to know someone casually.
She approached the guy at the bar.
Ella se acercó al chico de la barra.