English–Spanish
“bring closer” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/apɾoksiˈmaɾ/
Example
Por favor, aproxima la silla a la mesa.
Please bring the chair closer to the table.
How to say “bring closer” in Spanish
“Bring closer” in Spanish is aproximar.
Two objects whose distance narrows until their edges almost meet.
Example sentences with aproximar
Para preparar el presupuesto, conviene aproximar las cifras.
To prepare the budget, it's advisable to estimate the figures.
Tips for using aproximar
- For everyday physical bringing closer speakers often prefer acercar, while aproximar appears more in writing and when giving approximate values, and the reflexive aproximarse means 'to approach'.