How to Say "move closer" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “move closer” is “acércate” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
¡Acércate! Quiero contarte un secreto.
Come closer! I want to tell you a secret.
No te oigo bien. Acércate un poco más, por favor.
I can't hear you well. Move a bit closer, please.
La guía le dijo al grupo: «Acérquense para ver mejor la pintura».
The guide told the group: "Approach (formal plural) to see the painting better."
The Attached Pronoun
When you give an affirmative command in Spanish, you attach the person receiving the action (the pronoun) directly to the end of the verb. 'Acerca' (the command) + 'te' (you/yourself) = 'Acércate'.
The Mandatory Accent Mark
Adding the pronoun 'te' makes the word longer. To keep the stress on the same syllable (a-CÉR-ca), Spanish requires a written accent mark (tilda) on the third vowel from the end.
Misplacing the Pronoun
Mistake: “Te acerca.”
Correction: Acércate. (The pronoun 'te' must be attached to affirmative commands, not placed before them.)
Forgetting the Accent
Mistake: “Acercate”
Correction: Acércate. (Without the accent, the word would be pronounced 'a-cer-CÁ-te', which is incorrect.)
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