The Future Tense of acercarse is used to express actions that will take place in the future. For example, Me acercaré a la ventana. (I will approach the window.)

Acercarse is a regular -ar verb, so its Future Tense conjugations follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

Conjugations

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

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

Literal meaning: To physically move closer to something or someone, for example, Me acercaré a la ventana para ver mejor (I will approach the window to see better).

Figurative meaning: To get closer to achieving a goal or understanding something, for example, Me acercaré a mi sueño de ser escritor (I will get closer to my dream of becoming a writer).

Colloquial meaning: To make a move on someone romantically or sexually, for example, ¿Crees que se me acercará esta noche? (Do you think they will make a move on me tonight?)

Rude meaning: To bother or annoy someone, for example, Si te acercas a mí, te arrepentirás (If you bother me, you will regret it).

Examples

Examples of Acercarse in the Future Tense

Mañana me acercaré a la oficina para recoger unos documentos importantes. (Tomorrow I will approach the office to pick up some important documents.)

El próximo mes, te acercarás a los 30 años, ¡felicidades! (Next month, you will approach 30 years old, congratulations!)

Cuando llegue la primavera, la mariposa se acercará a las flores para alimentarse. (When spring arrives, the butterfly will approach the flowers to feed.)

En la reunión de negocios, nos acercaremos a un acuerdo sobre el nuevo proyecto. (In the business meeting, we will approach an agreement on the new project.)

Si siguen practicando, os acercaréis cada vez más a dominar ese deporte. (If you keep practicing, you will get closer and closer to mastering that sport.)

Cuando empiecen las vacaciones, las familias se acercarán a las playas para disfrutar del sol. (When the vacations start, families will approach the beaches to enjoy the sun.)

El año que viene, me acercaré a aprender un nuevo idioma para ampliar mis oportunidades laborales. (Next year, I will approach learning a new language to expand my job opportunities.)

En la fiesta, tus amigos se acercarán a saludarte cuando llegues. (At the party, your friends will approach to greet you when you arrive.)

Para las próximas elecciones, los candidatos se acercarán a la gente para conseguir votos. (For the next elections, the candidates will approach people to get votes.)

Después del concierto, los fans se acercarán a los artistas para pedir autógrafos. (After the concert, fans will approach the artists to ask for autographs.)

Cuando estés listo, te acercarás al escenario para dar tu discurso. (When you’re ready, you will approach the stage to give your speech.)

El próximo verano, nos acercaremos a la playa para disfrutar del mar y la arena. (Next summer, we will approach the beach to enjoy the sea and the sand.)

En la boda, los novios se acercarán al altar para dar el “sí, acepto”. (At the wedding, the newlyweds will approach the altar to say “I do”.)

Cuando madures, te acercarás más a tus raíces culturales. (As you mature, you will get closer to your cultural roots.)

Al final del curso, los estudiantes se acercarán a la meta de graduarse. (At the end of the course, students will approach the goal of graduating.)

Conjugations with English Translations

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

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Synonyms

The Future tense is also known as the Simple Future, Future Simple, Future Tense, Future Indicative, or Will Future in English, and as Futuro Simple, Futuro Imperfecto, Tiempo Futuro, Futuro de Indicativo, or Indicativo Futuro in Spanish.