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aproximar-se

[ɐ.pɾɔ.ksi.ˈmaɾ sə]
verb
to approach, to draw near, to get close
1. to move closer in space to someone or something
The cat approached the mouse slowly.
O gato aproximou-se do rato lentamente.
2. to come near in time or sequence
Winter is approaching.
O inverno está aproximando-se.
3. to establish contact or relationship with someone
He decided to approach his old friend.
Ele decidiu aproximar-se do seu velho amigo.
4. to resemble or be similar to something
This solution approaches perfection.
Esta solução aproxima-se da perfeição.
Synonyms
chegar pertoabordaracercar-seconvergiraproximar
Antonyms
afastar-sedistanciar-seseparar-seafastarem-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
aproximar-se
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
aproximar-se
Common usage, sometimes informally shortened in speech
São Paulo
aproximar-se
Standard formal usage
Portugal
aproximar-se
Formal standard usage, sometimes 'chegar perto' in colloquial speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

aproximar-se da verdade - to get closer to the truth
aproximar-se do final - to approach the end
aproximar-se perigosamente - to approach dangerously
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