Acercar Subjunctive Mood in Castilian Spanish

The presente de subjuntivo of acercar is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about bringing something closer, for example: Espero que te acerques a la ventana. (I hope you come closer to the window.)

This verb belongs to the -car spelling-changing conjugation type, where the c changes to qu before e in certain conjugations.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Acercar (to bring closer) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

Pronoun Conjugation
Yoacerque
acerques
Él / Ella / Ustedacerque
Nosotros / Nosotrasacerquemos
Vosotros / Vosotrasacerquéis
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedesacerquen

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Usage of Acercar in the Subjunctive Mood

Acercar generally means to bring closer or move something nearer, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To bring closer (physically): for example, Espero que me acerques la silla. (I hope you bring the chair closer to me.)

To approach (figuratively): for example, Ojalá que me acerque a la verdad. (I hope I get closer to the truth.)

To get closer (emotionally): for example, Quiero que nos acerquemos más como familia. (I want us to get closer as a family.)

To bring near (an event): for example, Temo que me acerque la fecha de entrega. (I fear the due date is approaching.)

To move towards (colloquially): for example, ¿Quieres que me acerque a la barra? (Do you want me to head over to the bar?)

Examples

Examples of Acercar in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que el nuevo empleado se acerque a nosotros pronto. (I hope the new employee approaches us soon.)

Es importante que te acerques a tus compañeros de trabajo para crear un ambiente positivo. (It’s important that you approach your coworkers to create a positive environment.)

El instructor sugirió que nos acerquemos al escenario para ver mejor la actuación. (The instructor suggested that we approach the stage to see the performance better.)

Aunque tengas miedo, es mejor que te acerques y preguntes tus dudas. (Even if you’re afraid, it’s better that you approach and ask your questions.)

Para mejorar las relaciones, el jefe quiere que nos acerquemos más como equipo. (To improve relationships, the boss wants us to approach more as a team.)

Mamá insistió en que nos acerquemos a la familia durante las fiestas. (Mom insisted that we approach the family during the holidays.)

El guía turístico recomendó que nos acerquemos con cuidado a los animales salvajes. (The tour guide recommended that we approach the wild animals carefully.)

Aunque parezca intimidante, es importante que te acerques y pidas ayuda cuando la necesites. (Although it may seem intimidating, it’s important that you approach and ask for help when you need it.)

Para tener éxito, el entrenador sugirió que nos acerquemos al deporte con una mentalidad positiva. (To be successful, the coach suggested that we approach the sport with a positive mindset.)

Aunque sea difícil, es mejor que te acerques y enfrentes tus miedos de manera gradual. (Although it’s difficult, it’s better that you approach and face your fears gradually.)

El profesor quiere que nos acerquemos al tema con una mente abierta y sin prejuicios. (The professor wants us to approach the topic with an open mind and without prejudice.)

Aunque cueste trabajo, es importante que te acerques a tus vecinos y los conozcas mejor. (Although it takes effort, it’s important that you approach your neighbors and get to know them better.)

Para mejorar las ventas, el gerente sugirió que nos acerquemos a los clientes de una manera más amigable. (To improve sales, the manager suggested that we approach customers in a friendlier way.)

Aunque sea incómodo, es mejor que te acerques y pidas disculpas por tu comportamiento. (Although it’s uncomfortable, it’s better that you approach and apologize for your behavior.)

El líder comunitario insistió en que nos acerquemos a los residentes y escuchemos sus preocupaciones. (The community leader insisted that we approach the residents and listen to their concerns.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Acercar (to bring closer) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

Spanish English
Yo acerque I bring closer
Tú acerques You bring closer
Él / Ella / Usted acerque He / She / You (formal) brings closer
Nosotros / Nosotras acerquemos We bring closer
Vosotros / Vosotras acerquéis You all bring closer
Ellos / Ellas / Ustedes acerquen They / You all (formal) bring closer

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.