How to Say "they approach" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “they approach” is “acercan” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Ellos acercan la silla a la mesa.
They bring the chair closer to the table.
Las nubes se acercan lentamente.
The clouds are approaching slowly.
Sus posturas se acercan cada vez más.
Their positions are getting closer and closer (reaching an agreement).
Using 'Se'
When you want to say 'they move closer' (themselves), you must add 'se' before the word: 'se acercan'. Without 'se', it usually means they are moving an object closer.
Who are we talking about?
'Acercan' is the form used for 'ellos' (they), 'ellas' (they - female), or 'ustedes' (you all).
Forgetting the 'Se'
Mistake: “Saying 'Ellos acercan a la casa' to mean they are coming near.”
Correction: Say 'Ellos SE acercan a la casa.' Use 'se' when the people themselves are doing the moving.
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