What does acercarse in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word acercarse in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use acercarse in Spanish.

The word acercarse in Spanish means move closer, set closer, put closer, bring closer, take, get close, become interested, go to. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word acercarse

move closer, set closer, put closer

verbo transitivo (traer más cerca)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Acerca la silla a la mesa.
Move the chair closer to the table.

bring closer

verbo transitivo (aproximar)

La amenaza de una guerra acercó al rey a su pueblo.
The threat of a war brought the king closer to his people.

take

verbo transitivo (llevar en vehículo)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Te acerco a tu casa en mi coche, si quieres.
I'll take you home in my car, if you want.

get close

verbo pronominal (aproximarse)

Tengo que acercarme mucho a la pantalla para leer.
I have to get really close to the screen to be able to read it.

become interested

verbo pronominal (interesarse)

Según se hace mayor, se va acercando más y más a la religión.
The older you get the more interested you become in religion.

go to

verbo pronominal (ir)

Me acerqué al supermercado a comprar guisantes.
I went to the supermarket to get some peas.

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