/apɾoksiˈmaɾ/
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Translation
to bring closer, to approximate
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Word origin
From Latin approximare, from ad ('to') plus proximus ('nearest'). The same root gives English 'approximate' and 'proximity'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- approximare
- English cognates
- approximate, proximity
Grammar
Conjugation
Regular -ar conjugation. Pronouns: yo, tú, él/ella/ud., nos., vos., ellos/uds..
Indicative
| Person | Present | Preterite | Imperfect | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| yo | aproximo | aproximé | aproximaba | aproximaré | aproximaría |
| tú | aproximas | aproximaste | aproximabas | aproximarás | aproximarías |
| él/ella/ud. | aproxima | aproximó | aproximaba | aproximará | aproximaría |
| nos. | aproximamos | aproximamos | aproximábamos | aproximaremos | aproximaríamos |
| vos. | aproximáis | aproximasteis | aproximabais | aproximaréis | aproximaríais |
| ellos/uds. | aproximan | aproximaron | aproximaban | aproximarán | aproximarían |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect (-ra) | Imperfect (-se) |
|---|---|---|---|
| yo | aproxime | aproximara | aproximase |
| tú | aproximes | aproximaras | aproximases |
| él/ella/ud. | aproxime | aproximara | aproximase |
| nos. | aproximemos | aproximáramos | aproximásemos |
| vos. | aproximéis | aproximarais | aproximaseis |
| ellos/uds. | aproximen | aproximaran | aproximasen |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tú | aproxima |
| ud. | aproxime |
| nosotros | aproximemos |
| vosotros | aproximad |
| uds. | aproximen |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- aproximando
- Past participle
- aproximado
Examples
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We are going to bring the chairs closer to the table.
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The train is approaching the station.
¿ ?
Can you approximate the result to a round number?
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We approached slowly so as not to frighten the bird.
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The exam date is getting closer every day.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 51, lesson 12: aproximar, cariñoso, fluir and 7 more words.