Acerqué (en. I approached)

/aserˈke/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

To move or relocate closer to something or someone.

I decided it was time to approach the group to listen to their conversation.

Decidí que era hora de acerqué al grupo para escuchar su conversación.

To perform a more intimate or personal approach.

I would like you to bring your ideas closer so that we can debate them.

Quisiera que acerques más tus ideas para que podamos debatirlas.

To bring one object closer to another.

I brought the chair closer to the table so I could work more comfortably.

Acerqué la silla a la mesa para poder trabajar más cómodo.

From the verb 'acercar', which comes from the Latin 'adcircāre', meaning 'to envelop' or 'to encircle'.

to approach someone

To have a more personal conversation or meeting with someone.

acercarse a alguien

to reach an agreement

To reach an agreement between different parties.

acercar posiciones

to be nearing the end

To be at the final stage of a process.

acercarse al final

Small distance between two objects or people.

cerca

approximation

The act of getting closer to something or someone.

aproximación

contact

Interaction or communication with a person.

contacto

To approach in a romantic context.

After several days, I decided to approach her and ask for her number.

Después de varios días, decidí acerqué a ella y pedirle su número.

To be present in a place trying to capture attention.

He always approaches the party hoping someone will talk to him.

Siempre se acerca a la fiesta esperando que alguien le hable.