Kilo Lingo

/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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This word is part of lesson 28.