The Present Tense of acercarse is used to describe actions happening right now or habitual actions. For example, Me acerco a la ventana. (I approach the window.)

Acercarse is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the present tense follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Acercarse (to get closer) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish):

Acercarse generally means to approach or get closer, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To approach physically: for example, Me acerco a la ventana (I approach the window).

To get closer (metaphorically): for example, Se acerca el final del año (The end of the year is approaching).

To get closer (emotionally): for example, Nos acercamos mucho durante esa época (We got very close during that time).

To approach a topic: for example, Acerquémonos al tema con cuidado (Let’s approach the topic carefully).

To make an offer (colloquial): for example, ¿Te acercas una cerveza? (Would you like a beer?) (Literally: Do you approach a beer?)

To hit on someone (rude, colloquial): for example, El tipo se me acerca en el bar (The guy hits on me at the bar) (Literally: The guy approaches me at the bar).

Examples

Examples of Acercarse in the Present Tense

Cuando voy al parque, me acerco a los patos para darles migas de pan. (When I go to the park, I approach the ducks to give them bread crumbs.)

Mi amigo se acerca al mostrador para pedir un café. (My friend approaches the counter to order a coffee.)

En la fiesta, te acercas a saludar a tus conocidos. (At the party, you approach to greet your acquaintances.)

Cuando nos acercamos a la meta, aceleramos el paso. (When we approach the finish line, we quicken our pace.)

Los manifestantes se acercan al edificio del gobierno para protestar. (The protesters approach the government building to protest.)

En el aeropuerto, os acercáis al mostrador de facturación para dejar vuestras maletas. (At the airport, you approach the check-in counter to drop off your luggage.)

Cuando se acerca la hora de la cena, empiezo a preparar la comida. (When dinner time approaches, I start preparing the meal.)

En la reunión, te acercas al micrófono para dar tu presentación. (At the meeting, you approach the microphone to give your presentation.)

Los turistas se acercan al guía para escuchar mejor la explicación. (The tourists approach the guide to better hear the explanation.)

Cuando nos acercamos a la playa, podemos oler la brisa marina. (When we approach the beach, we can smell the sea breeze.)

El equipo se acerca a la cancha para comenzar el partido. (The team approaches the field to start the game.)

En la oficina, te acercas a tu compañero para preguntarle sobre el proyecto. (At the office, you approach your coworker to ask about the project.)

Cuando me acerco a la ventana, puedo ver el amanecer. (When I approach the window, I can see the sunrise.)

Los niños se acercan a la piñata para intentar romperla. (The children approach the piñata to try to break it.)

En la boda, os acercáis a felicitar a los novios. (At the wedding, you approach to congratulate the newlyweds.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Acercarse (to get closer) in the Present Tense tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.