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    Aproximaba (en. Approached)

    /aproksiˈmaba/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To bring closer or to be near something.
    The train was approaching the station at high speed.
    El tren aproximaba a la estación a gran velocidad.
    To make a calculation or estimation of something.
    I estimated the arrival time based on traffic.
    Aproximaba el tiempo de llegada con base en el tráfico.
    To bring closer in terms of quantity or quality.
    The result approximated what we expected.
    El resultado aproximaba lo que esperábamos.

    Etymology

    Derives from the verb "aproximar," which comes from the Latin 'approximare.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    approximately
    Indicates a value that is close but not exact.
    aproximadamente
    to approach
    Moving toward something in a physical or figurative sense.
    aproximarse a
    approximation
    The action of getting closer.
    aproximación
    to align positions
    To seek common ground between different opinions.
    aproximar posturas

    Related Words

    approximation
    The action of getting closer or bringing something closer.
    aproximación
    approximately
    Close to what is said or estimated.
    aproximadamente
    to bring closer
    To move something closer to another object or place.
    acercar

    Slang Meanings

    To approach in an informal context.
    I was approximating the meeting time with my friends.
    Estaba aproximando la hora de encuentro con mis amigos.
    To nearly reach an agreement.
    We are approaching a solution to the problem.
    Estamos aproximando una solución para el problema.