/aθeɾˈkaɾse/
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Translation
to approach
Word origin
From acercar, formed on cerca ('near'), from Latin circa ('around, about').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- circa
- English cognates
- circa
Grammar
Verb type-ar reflexive
ReflexiveYes
Examples
olfatear .
The dog approached slowly to sniff the food.
acerques .
Do not get so close to the edge of the cliff.
.
Winter is approaching and the days are shorter.
acerqué .
I moved closer to the window to see better.
¿ ?
Shall we go over to say hello to your neighbours?
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