aproximadamente

ah-prok-see-mah-dah-MEN-tehapɾoksiˌmaðamente

“aproximadamente” means “approximately” in Spanish (giving an estimate).

approximately, roughly

Also: about, around

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A cartoon hand is hovering over a tall, colorful stack of wooden blocks, gesturing vaguely to the height of the stack, representing an estimated quantity rather than a precise count.

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La reunión durará aproximadamente una hora.

The meeting will last approximately one hour.

Hay aproximadamente cincuenta personas en el auditorio.

There are roughly fifty people in the auditorium.

El costo total será de doscientos euros, aproximadamente.

The total cost will be two hundred euros, approximately.

Necesitas aproximadamente dos litros de agua al día.

You need about two liters of water a day.

Word Connections

Synonyms

más o menos (more or less)
alrededor de (around (when referring to numbers))
cerca de (close to)

Antonyms

exactamente (exactly)
precisamente (precisely)

Common Collocations

cálculo aproximadamente – approximately calculated
aproximadamente a las tres – at approximately three o'clock

🔀 Commonly Confused With

Often confused with más o menosnear-synonyms

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Words that translate to "aproximadamente" in Spanish:

approximately→around→roughly→

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Quick Quiz: aproximadamente

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Which sentence correctly uses 'aproximadamente'?

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👥 Word Family▼

aproximar(to approximate, to approach) — Verb

aproximación(approximation, approach) — Noun

aproximado(approximate) — Adjective

🎵 Rhymes▼

simplementerápidamente

📚 Etymology▼

Formed by adding the common adverbial suffix *-mente* (meaning 'in the manner of') to the feminine form of the adjective *aproximado* (approximate). This root traces back to the Latin *approximare*, meaning 'to approach' or 'to draw near.'

First recorded: 15th century (as related verb forms)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: aproximadamenteItalian: approssimativamente

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'aproximadamente' formal or informal?

'Aproximadamente' is a neutral word and can be used in both formal writing and casual conversation. It is the standard, precise way to say 'approximately.'

Can I use 'más o menos' instead?

Yes, 'más o menos' (more or less) is a common synonym, but it is much more casual. Use 'aproximadamente' when you need to sound more professional or when dealing with larger numbers.