Aproximamos (en. We approach)

/apɾoksiˈnamos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
English: To bring something closer to another thing.
English: We approximate the numbers to make the calculation easier.
Aproximamos los números para hacer el cálculo más sencillo.
English: To establish an approximate value.
English: We approximate the amount of material needed for construction.
Aproximamos la cantidad de material necesario para la construcción.
English: To move towards something in order to reach it or understand it better.
English: We approximate our ideas before the meeting.
Aproximamos nuestras ideas antes de la reunión.

Etymology

English: From the Spanish 'aproximar', which comes from the Latin 'approximare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

English: we approximate reality
English: We are getting closer to understanding the true situation.
aproximamos a la realidad
English: we approximate positions
English: We seek a common agreement between the parties.
aproximamos posiciones

Related Words

English: approximation
English: Action of approximating.
aproximación
English: approximate
English: That is not exact, but close to the truth.
aproximado
English: approx
English: Informal abbreviation of 'approximate'.
aprox

Slang Meanings

English: Putting things in context.
English: Let's approximate the ideas before giving the presentation.
Vamos a aproximar las ideas antes de dar la presentación.
English: Gathering ideas or thoughts.
English: We approximate everyone's opinions to make a decision.
Aproximamos las opiniones de todos para tomar una decisión.