The Subjunctive Mood of Acercarse is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about the action of getting closer. For example, Es importante que te acerques a la ventanilla. (It’s important that you approach the window.)

Acercarse is a spelling-changing verb that follows the -car conjugation pattern. In the present subjunctive, the vowel changes from e to qu in all forms except nosotros and vosotros.

Conjugations

Conjugations of Acercarse (to get closer) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian Spanish):

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

To approach physically: for example, Es importante que no te acerques demasiado al fuego. (It’s important that you don’t get too close to the fire.)

To get closer emotionally: for example, Ojalá que se acerquen más como familia. (Hopefully they get closer as a family.)

To get near a deadline: for example, Aunque se acerque la fecha límite, no te preocupes. (Even though the deadline is approaching, don’t worry.)

To make an attempt (colloquial): for example, No te acerques a pedirme un favor ahora mismo. (Don’t even try asking me for a favor right now.)

To hit on someone (rude): for example, ¡Ojalá que no se te acerque ese pesado! (Hopefully that creep doesn’t hit on you!)

Examples

Examples of Acercarse in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que mi hijo se acerque a la mesa cuando lo llame. (I hope my son comes to the table when I call him.)

¿Podrías acercarte un poco más? No te escucho bien. (Could you come a bit closer? I can’t hear you well.)

Es importante que nos acerquemos a la cultura local cuando viajamos. (It’s important that we get closer to the local culture when we travel.)

Aunque tengan diferentes opiniones, espero que se acerquen y lleguen a un acuerdo. (Even though they have different opinions, I hope they come together and reach an agreement.)

Para mejorar nuestra relación, sugiero que te acerques más a tus compañeros de trabajo. (To improve our relationship, I suggest you get closer to your coworkers.)

Ojalá que el nuevo gobierno se acerque más a las necesidades del pueblo. (I hope the new government gets closer to the needs of the people.)

Antes de tomar una decisión importante, acérquense a un asesor financiero. (Before making an important decision, get closer to a financial advisor.)

Para entender mejor la situación, acérquense a las personas afectadas y escuchen sus historias. (To better understand the situation, get closer to the affected people and listen to their stories.)

Aunque la meta parezca lejana, acérquense poco a poco y no se rindan. (Even though the goal seems far away, get closer little by little and don’t give up.)

Si quieres progresar en tu carrera, acércate a tus mentores y aprende de ellos. (If you want to progress in your career, get closer to your mentors and learn from them.)

Para celebrar el Día de la Madre, acérquense a sus madres y demuéstrenles su amor. (To celebrate Mother’s Day, get closer to your mothers and show them your love.)

Aunque tengan diferencias culturales, acérquense con respeto y traten de entenderse. (Even though they have cultural differences, get closer with respect and try to understand each other.)

En esta época difícil, acérquense a sus seres queridos y apóyense mutuamente. (In this difficult time, get closer to your loved ones and support each other.)

Para mejorar tu salud mental, acércate a actividades que te relajen y te hagan feliz. (To improve your mental health, get closer to activities that relax you and make you happy.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Acercarse (to get closer) in the Subjunctive Mood tense (Castilian 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.