How to Say "moved nearer" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “moved nearer” is “acercó” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
verbB1
applied to an object
Examples
El camarero acercó la carta a la señora.
The waiter brought the menu closer to the lady.
Ella acercó su rostro al micrófono para hablar.
She brought her face closer to the microphone to speak.
La crisis acercó a los dos países en busca de una solución.
The crisis brought the two countries closer together in search of a solution.
Transitive Action
When used without 'se' (acercó), the action moves something else. The subject (e.g., 'El camarero') moves the direct object (e.g., 'la carta').
Physical or Abstract
This meaning can be used for physical objects ('acercó la silla') or abstract ideas ('acercó posturas' - brought positions closer/compromised).
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