Aproximándose (en. Approaching)

/aproksi'mandose/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Moving toward a place or person.

The train is approaching the station.

El tren se está aproximando a la estación.

Getting closer in time to an event.

The delivery date is approaching quickly.

La fecha de la entrega se está aproximando rápidamente.

Indicating that something is about to happen.

The storm is approaching; it’s best that we seek shelter.

La tormenta se está aproximando, es mejor que busquemos refugio.

It derives from the verb 'aproximar', which comes from the Latin 'approximare'.

approaching the goal

Getting closer to the desired objective or end.

aproximándose a la meta

approaching dangerously

Approaching in a risky or dangerous manner.

aproximándose peligrosamente

the hour is approaching

Indicating that the time for something specific is near.

aproximándose la hora

approximate

Indicating that something is getting closer or nearer.

aproximar

bring closer

Moving something or someone towards a place or person.

acercar

increase

Increasing or making greater the distance or quantity.

aumentar

Approaching a party place.

I'm already approaching the party, are you ready?

Ya estoy aproximándome a la fiesta, ¿están listos?

About to arrive at a place.

I'm approaching the bar, can you save me a spot?

Voy aproximándome al bar, ¿me guardan un lugar?