aproximar Present Conjugation
aproximar — to move closer
Present tense for 'aproximar': aproximo, aproximas, aproxima, aproximamos, aproximan, aproximáis.
aproximar Present Forms
When to Use the Present
Use the present tense for actions happening right now, habitual actions, or general truths involving moving closer or approaching.
Notes on aproximar in the Present
'Aproximar' is a regular -ar verb in the present indicative. All conjugations follow the standard endings: -o, -as, -a, -amos, -áis, -an.
Example Sentences
Yo aproximo la pantalla para leer mejor.
I move the screen closer to read better.
yo
Tú te aproximas mucho a la gente.
You get too close to people.
tú
El sol se aproxima al horizonte.
The sun is approaching the horizon.
él/ella/usted
Nosotros aproximamos las sillas para la cena.
We are moving the chairs closer for dinner.
nosotros
Ellos aproximan sus opiniones a las mías.
They are bringing their opinions closer to mine.
ellos/ellas/ustedes
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using 'aproximar' reflexively ('aproximarse') when not intended.
Correct: Say 'Yo aproximo la silla' (I move the chair) not 'Yo me aproximo la silla'. 'Me aproximo' means 'I approach'.
Why: Learners may confuse the direct meaning of moving an object closer with the reflexive meaning of approaching something oneself.
Mistake: Incorrectly conjugating the vosotros form.
Correct: The correct form is 'aproximáis', not 'aproximan' or 'aproximas'.
Why: The '-áis' ending for vosotros in the present indicative is a common point of error.
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Related Tenses
Preterite
yo: aproximé
Completed actions with 'aproximar': aproximé, aproximaste, aproximó, aproximamos, aproximaron, aproximasteis.
Imperfect
yo: aproximaba
Ongoing/habitual past actions with 'aproximar': aproximaba, aproximabas, aproximábamos, aproximaban, aproximabais.
Future
yo: aproximaré
Future actions with 'aproximar': aproximaré, aproximarás, aproximará, aproximaremos, aproximarán, aproximaréis.
Conditional
yo: aproximaría
Hypothetical/polite 'would' with 'aproximar': aproximaría, aproximarías, aproximaría, aproximaríamos, aproximarían, aproximaríais.
Present Subjunctive
yo: aproxime
Present subjunctive for 'aproximar': aproxime, aproximes, aproximemos, aproximen, aproximéis.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: aproximara
Past subjunctive for 'aproximar' (imperfect): aproximara, aproximaras, aproximáramos, aproximaran, aproximarais.
Affirmative Imperative
yo: aproxima
Commands for 'aproximar': ¡aproxima! (tú), ¡aproxime! (usted), ¡aproximemos! (nosotros), ¡aproximad! (vosotros), ¡aproximen! (ustedes).
Negative Imperative
yo: no aproximes
Negative commands for 'aproximar' use the present subjunctive: no aproximemos, no aproximen, no aproximéis, no aproximes, no aproxime.