acercar
/aθeɾˈkaɾ/verb★Intermediate
formal
to bring closer or nearer
La policía se acercó al sospechoso.
The police brought the suspect closer.
informal
to approach or get closer to something or someone
Me acerqué a la ventana para mirar.
I approached the window to look.
Collocations
acercar algoto bring something closeracercarse a alguiento approach someone
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Related Phrases
acercarse aphrasal verb
to approach or get closer to
💡Pro Tip
Usage tip
Be careful with the reflexive form 'acercarse', which means 'to approach' or 'to get closer'.
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'circus', via Old Spanish 'acercar', meaning 'to bring near'
📝Usage Notes
Used in both formal and informal contexts.
Word Breakdown
acer-
near
root-car
to bring
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