| Principal Translations |
| approach⇒ vi | (move closer) | acercarse⇒ v prnl |
| | | aproximarse⇒ v prnl |
| | The deer began to run as the wolves approached. |
| | El ciervo empezó a correr cuando los lobos se acercaron. |
| approach vi | figurative (time: get nearer) | acercarse⇒ v prnl |
| | | aproximarse⇒ v prnl |
| | (literario) | avecinarse⇒ v prnl |
| | As her wedding date approached, Martha became more nervous. |
| | A medida que se acercaba la fecha de su boda, Marta se iba poniendo más nerviosa. |
| approach [sb/sth]⇒ vtr | (move closer physically) | acercarse a v prnl + prep |
| | The boxer approached his opponent carefully. |
| | El boxeador se acercó a su rival con precaución. |
| approach [sth]⇒ vtr | figurative (move closer in time) | acercarse a v prnl + prep |
| | As we approach the end of the school year, I hope you'll remember to stay focused on academics. |
| | Espero que sigas enfocado en tus estudios ahora que nos acercamos al fin del curso escolar. |
| approach [sth] vtr | figurative (tackle) | abordar⇒ vtr |
| | | afrontar⇒ vtr |
| | | encarar⇒ vtr |
| | Einstein approached problems in a unique way. |
| | Einstein abordaba los problemas de una forma única. |
| approach [sb]⇒ vtr | (speak to) | dirigirse a v prnl + prep |
| | Edwin is very nervous when he approaches girls. |
| | Edwin se pone nervioso cuando se dirige a las chicas. |
| approach [sth]⇒ vtr | figurative (be similar) | rayar en loc verb |
| | He spoke in a manner that was approaching sarcasm. |
| | Hablaba de una forma que rayaba en el sarcasmo. |
| approach n | (act of moving closer) | llegada nf |
| | | acercamiento nm |
| | The islanders are all preparing for the hurricane's approach. |
| | Los isleños se preparan para la llegada del huracán. |
| approach n | figurative (act of getting nearer in time) | cercanía nf |
| | | llegada nf |
| | The approach of spring brought leaves to the trees. |
| | La cercanía de la primavera trajo nuevas hojas en los árboles. |
| Additional Translations |
| approach n | (approximation) | aproximación nf |
| | Can you at least work out an approach, if not the actual figure? |
| | ¿Puedes darnos al menos una aproximación, si no la cifra exacta? |
| approach n | (strategy, way) | estrategia nf |
| | | enfoque nm |
| | | método nm |
| | The army is planning its approach in case of invasion. |
| | El ejército está planeando una estrategia en caso de invasión. |
| approach n | (speaking) | acercamiento nm |
| | (AR, coloquial) | entre nm |
| | His approach was hesitant, but then conversation became easier. |
| | Su acercamiento fue dubitativo, pero después la conversación se hizo fácil. |
| approach n | (driveway, path) | acceso nm |
| | The approach to the house was lined with trees. |
| | El acceso a la mansión estaba bordeado de árboles. |
| approach n | (golf) (deportes, golf) | aproximación nf |
| | There is a water hazard in the approach to the green. |
| | Hay un obstáculo de agua en la aproximación al green. |
| approach n | (aircraft manoeuver) | aproximación nf |
| | The plane's approach to the runway was smooth and steady. |
| | La aproximación del avión a la pista fue suave y estable. |
| approach n | (method) | método nm |
| | (general) | forma nf |
| | My approach to teaching is focused on encouraging students to think for themselves. |
| | Mi método de enseñanza es incentivar a los estudiantes a que piensen por sí mismos. |
| approaches npl | (sexual advances) (cortejo sexual) | insinuación nf |
| | The princess rejected the prince's approaches. |
| | La princesa rechazó las insinuaciones del príncipe. |
| approach⇒ vi | (golf) | aproximarse⇒ v prnl |
| | | golpear para aproximarse loc verb |
| | (anglicismo) | chipear⇒ vtr |
| | The golfer approached confidently. |
| | El jugador de golf se aproximaba al green con confianza. |