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aproximando

[a.pro.xi.ˈmɐ̃.du]
verb
approaching, drawing near, getting closer
1. Present participle of 'aproximar' - moving closer in distance or time
The storm is approaching rapidly.
A tempestade está se aproximando rapidamente.
2. Bringing something or someone closer
He was approximating the numbers for the calculation.
Ele estava aproximando os números para o cálculo.
3. Drawing near in a figurative sense; becoming similar or comparable
Her opinion is approximating mine on this matter.
A opinião dela está se aproximando da minha sobre este assunto.
Synonyms
chegandoacercandoaproximando-seaproximante
Antonyms
afastandodistanciandoseparando

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aproximando
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
aproximando
Standard usage; may use 'a chegar' as alternative in some contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

aproximando-se o final
aproximando passos
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