Meaning and behavior
What does aproximar mean?
Aproximar means to approach. VerbyGo classifies it as a regular -AR verb. It is non-reflexive.
to approximate.
Build from reliable parts
Principal forms
- Infinitive
- aproximar
- Gerund
- aproximando
- Past participle
- aproximado
Regular -AR pattern
How this verb behaves
Aproximar follows the regular -ar pattern in the four tenses shown here.
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of aproximar for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Aproximar |
|---|---|
| yo | aproximo |
| tú | aproximas |
| él / ella / usted | aproxima |
| nosotros / nosotras | aproximamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | aproximáis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | aproximan |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of aproximar is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Aproximar |
|---|---|
| yo | aproximé |
| tú | aproximaste |
| él / ella / usted | aproximó |
| nosotros / nosotras | aproximamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | aproximasteis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | aproximaron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of aproximar, or for background information.
| Subject | Aproximar |
|---|---|
| yo | aproximaba |
| tú | aproximabas |
| él / ella / usted | aproximaba |
| nosotros / nosotras | aproximábamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | aproximabais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | aproximaban |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of aproximar for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Aproximar |
|---|---|
| yo | aproximaré |
| tú | aproximarás |
| él / ella / usted | aproximará |
| nosotros / nosotras | aproximaremos |
| vosotros / vosotras | aproximaréis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | aproximarán |
Verified context
Examples with aproximar
Una gran tormenta se aproxima.
There's a big storm coming.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRSe aproximó a la estación.
He approached the station.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FRLa narración se aproximó a una conclusión.
The story drew to a conclusion.
Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FR
Quick answers
Aproximar FAQ
What does aproximar mean?
Aproximar means to approach.
Is aproximar regular or irregular?
Aproximar is a regular -AR verb.
What is the gerund of aproximar?
The gerund of aproximar is aproximando.
What is the past participle of aproximar?
The past participle of aproximar is aproximado.
How is aproximar conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is aproximo, aproximas, aproxima, aproximamos, aproximan.
How is aproximar conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is aproximé, aproximaste, aproximó, aproximamos, aproximaron.
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