What does aproximar mean?
aproximar means to approach in English. It is a regular -ar verb.
It can also be used with these related meanings: to approximate.
Spanish verb guide
Aproximar Conjugation in Spanish
Learn aproximar, meaning to approach, through verified forms and contextual examples.
regular-argerund: aproximandoparticiple: aproximado
Principal forms of aproximar
- Infinitive
- aproximar
- Gerund
- aproximando
- Past participle
- aproximado
Aproximar conjugation table
Compare the present, preterite, imperfect, and future forms. Reflexive pronouns are included where the verb requires them.
| Pronoun | Present | Preterite | Imperfect | Future |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| yo | aproximo | aproximé | aproximaba | aproximaré |
| tú | aproximas | aproximaste | aproximabas | aproximarás |
| él / ella / usted | aproxima | aproximó | aproximaba | aproximará |
| nosotros/as | aproximamos | aproximamos | aproximábamos | aproximaremos |
| ellos/as / ustedes | aproximan | aproximaron | aproximaban | aproximarán |
Pattern notes
- Aproximar follows the regular -ar pattern in the four tenses shown here.
Examples with aproximar
Una gran tormenta se aproxima.There's a big storm coming.Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FR
Se aproximó a la estación.He approached the station.Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FR
La narración se aproximó a una conclusión.The story drew to a conclusion.Tatoeba example · CC BY 2.0 FR
Practice prompts
- Conjugate aproximar for yo in the present.
- Use the preterite form for ella.
- Say the nosotros/as imperfect form.
- Write a short sentence in the future.
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