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 (Latin American Spanish):

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

Literal meaning: To physically move closer to something or someone, for example, Me acerco a la ventana (I approach the window).

Figurative meaning: To get closer to achieving a goal or understanding something, for example, Me acerco a la verdad (I get closer to the truth).

Colloquial meaning: To make a move on someone in a romantic or sexual way, for example, Se me acerca en la fiesta (They hit on me at the party). This usage can sometimes be seen as rude or inappropriate.

Idiomatic meaning: To be similar or resemble something, for example, Su estilo se acerca al de su hermano (Their style is similar to their sibling’s).

Examples

Examples of Acercarse in the Present Tense

Cada vez que me acerco a la playa, me acerco a la felicidad. (Every time I approach the beach, I approach happiness.)

¿Por qué te acercas tanto a mí? Necesito mi espacio personal. (Why are you getting so close to me? I need my personal space.)

El gato se acerca sigilosamente a su presa. (The cat stealthily approaches its prey.)

Cuando me acerco a la ventana, me acerco a una vista hermosa. (When I approach the window, I approach a beautiful view.)

No te acerques demasiado al fuego, podrías quemarte. (Don’t get too close to the fire, you could burn yourself.)

El equipo se acerca a la meta con determinación. (The team approaches the goal with determination.)

Cada vez que me acerco a mi abuela, me acerco a su sabiduría y cariño. (Every time I approach my grandmother, I approach her wisdom and affection.)

¿Por qué te acercas tanto al micrófono? Tu voz se acerca demasiado. (Why are you getting so close to the microphone? Your voice is getting too close.)

El perro se acerca amistosamente a los niños que juegan. (The dog approaches the playing children in a friendly manner.)

Cuando me acerco al escenario, me acerco a mi sueño de ser actor. (When I approach the stage, I approach my dream of being an actor.)

No te acerques tanto a la orilla, las olas están muy fuertes. (Don’t get so close to the edge, the waves are very strong.)

La tormenta se acerca rápidamente, debemos buscar refugio. (The storm is approaching quickly, we must seek shelter.)

Cada vez que me acerco a un libro, me acerco a un mundo de conocimiento. (Every time I approach a book, I approach a world of knowledge.)

¿Por qué te acercas tanto al espejo? ¿Estás arreglando tu cabello? (Why are you getting so close to the mirror? Are you fixing your hair?)

El equipo se acerca al final de la temporada con optimismo. (The team approaches the end of the season with optimism.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Acercarse (to get closer) in the Present Tense tense (Latin American 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.