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aproximar
/a.pɾok.siˈmaɾ/
to approximate
El científico intentó aproximar los resultados a los valores teóricos.
The scientist tried to approximate the results to the theoretical values.
general
To bring something closer in position, value, or meaning to something else; to estimate or calculate roughly.
Aproximar la fecha del evento al calendario.
To approximate the event date on the calendar.
El ingeniero aproximó el costo del proyecto.
The engineer estimated the cost of the project roughly.
Often used in technical, scientific, or mathematical contexts to describe rough calculations or estimations.
Collocations
aproximar ato approximate toaproximar el valorto approximate the valueaproximar la fechato approximate the date
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Aproximar' is often used in contexts where precision is not critical, such as preliminary calculations or rough estimates.
Gold Rule
Precision vs. Approximation
Use 'aproximar' when referring to rough estimates or general closeness, and 'precisar' when exactness is required.
Word Origin
From the Latin 'proximus' (nearest) and the Spanish verb-forming suffix '-ar'.
Usage Notes
In scientific and technical contexts, 'aproximar' often implies a deliberate estimation rather than an exact calculation.
Word Breakdown
aproxim
near, close
root-ar
verb-forming suffix
suffixDiccionario Español-Inglés