Forgetting the 'qu' change

The verb 'acercar' changes the 'c' to 'qu' whenever it is followed by an 'e' (like in 'acerque'). This is just to keep the hard 'k' sound consistent across all forms.

Spelling Change for Sound

'Acerque' is used when expressing desire, doubt, emotion, or necessity (like 'Es importante que...' or 'Dudo que...'). It expresses a non-factual or hypothetical action.

Subjunctive Mood

Use 'acercar' (without 'se') when you move an object: 'Acerque la mesa.' Use 'acercarse' (with 'se') when the subject moves itself: 'Ella se acerque a mí.'

Reflexive vs. Non-Reflexive

Very common, used daily when expressing wishes, doubts, or formal commands related to moving closer.

When 'aunque' (even though) refers to something that is not yet fully confirmed or is hypothetical, you must use the subjunctive form 'acerque'.

Using 'Aunque'

Commonly used in formal contexts to discuss reconciliation, negotiation, or the drawing near of time.

'Acerque' is a conjugation of 'acercar' (to approach/bring closer). Learn how to use this subjunctive and formal imperative form for expressing desires, doubts, and formal commands, and understand its c-to-qu spelling change.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

conditional

present

preterite

imperfect

future

imperative

affirmative

negative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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