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 follows the -car spelling-changing conjugation pattern, where the ‘c’ changes to ‘qu’ before the vowels ‘e’ and ‘i’ in certain conjugations.

Conjugations

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

The present subjunctive of acercar is used to express wishes, desires, demands, or uncertainty about an action of approaching or getting closer.

To express a wish or desire: For example, Espero que te acerques a la ventana. (I hope you come closer to the window.)

To express a demand or suggestion: For example, Es necesario que te acerques al micrófono. (It’s necessary that you get closer to the microphone.)

To express uncertainty: For example, No creo que se acerque a la fiesta. (I don’t think he’ll come closer to the party.)

Colloquial usage: For example, ¡Acércate, no seas tímido! (Come closer, don’t be shy!)

Examples

Examples of Acercar in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que acerques tu silla a la mesa para que puedas escribir cómodamente. (I hope you move your chair closer to the table so you can write comfortably.)

Es importante que acerquemos nuestras culturas para promover la comprensión mutua. (It’s important that we bring our cultures closer together to promote mutual understanding.)

Aunque no estés de acuerdo con sus ideas, te sugiero que acerques un diálogo respetuoso. (Even if you don’t agree with their ideas, I suggest you approach a respectful dialogue.)

Ojalá que el nuevo gobierno acerque sus políticas a las necesidades de la gente. (Hopefully the new government brings its policies closer to the needs of the people.)

Para tener éxito en los negocios, es crucial que acerquen sus productos a los consumidores. (To be successful in business, it’s crucial that they bring their products closer to consumers.)

Me gustaría que acerques tu punto de vista al mío para encontrar un terreno común. (I’d like you to bring your point of view closer to mine to find common ground.)

Aunque la tecnología avanza, es importante que acerquemos la comunicación humana. (Although technology advances, it’s important that we bring human communication closer.)

Para mejorar las relaciones, sugiero que acerquen sus posiciones mediante el diálogo. (To improve relations, I suggest they bring their positions closer through dialogue.)

Ojalá que los líderes mundiales acerquen sus naciones para abordar los desafíos globales. (Hopefully world leaders bring their nations closer to address global challenges.)

Es fundamental que acerquemos la educación a todos los rincones para un futuro más brillante. (It’s essential that we bring education closer to every corner for a brighter future.)

Aunque tengan diferentes creencias, espero que acerquen sus corazones con amor y respeto. (Although they have different beliefs, I hope they bring their hearts closer with love and respect.)

Para fortalecer los lazos familiares, sugiero que acerquen sus tradiciones y celebren juntos. (To strengthen family ties, I suggest they bring their traditions closer and celebrate together.)

Ojalá que los artistas acerquen sus obras al público para inspirar e iluminar. (Hopefully artists bring their works closer to the public to inspire and enlighten.)

Es crucial que acerquemos la atención médica a las comunidades más vulnerables. (It’s crucial that we bring medical care closer to the most vulnerable communities.)

Para tener un impacto duradero, es importante que acerquen sus esfuerzos a las causas que realmente importan. (To have a lasting impact, it’s important that they bring their efforts closer to the causes that really matter.)

Conjugations with English Translations

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

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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.