acercan
“acercan” means “they bring closer” in Spanish (moving an object or person toward something else).
they bring closer, you all bring closer
Also: they approach, they bridge
📝 In Action
Ellos acercan la silla a la mesa.
A1They bring the chair closer to the table.
Las nubes se acercan lentamente.
A2The clouds are approaching slowly.
Sus posturas se acercan cada vez más.
B1Their positions are getting closer and closer (reaching an agreement).
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: acercan
Question 1 of 2
How do you say 'They approach the building'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Spanish word 'cerca' (near), which comes from Latin 'circa' (around/near). It literally means 'to move toward the near area.'
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'acercan' used for time?
Yes! You can use it to say events are coming up, like 'Se acercan los exámenes' (Exams are approaching).
Does 'acercan' always mean 'they'?
In many countries, it also means 'you all' (the plural version of 'you').