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aproximava-se
[a.pro.xi.ˈma.va.sə]
verb
was approaching / was drawing near
1.
Third person singular imperfect indicative of 'aproximar-se' - indicating a repeated or continuous action of moving closer in the past
The storm was approaching the coast.
A tempestade aproximava-se da costa.
2.
To be getting near or coming close to something or someone
Winter was approaching.
O inverno aproximava-se.
3.
To draw near in time or space
As the deadline was approaching, everyone worked harder.
Conforme o prazo aproximava-se, todos trabalhavam mais.
Synonyms
acercava-se
chegava-se
vinha-se
aproximava
Antonyms
afastava-se
distanciava-se
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
aproximava-se
Standard usage throughout Brazil
Portugal
aproximava-se
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
aproximar-se do fim
aproximar-se da verdade
aproximar-se de alguém
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