The subjuntivo presente of acercarse is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about an action of approaching or getting closer, for example: Espero que te acerques a la ventana. (I hope you approach the window.)

Acercarse is a verbo de ortografía cambiante or spelling-changing verb, meaning the vowel in the root changes in certain conjugations to maintain the proper pronunciation.

Conjugations

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

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

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

To express a demand or request: For example, Es necesario que te acerques al mostrador. (It’s necessary that you approach the counter.)

To express uncertainty or doubt: For example, Dudo que se acerque a la multitud. (I doubt he/she will approach the crowd.)

Colloquial/Slang usage: For example, ¡Acércate, no seas tímido! (Come closer, don’t be shy!) This can be used in a flirtatious or suggestive way.

Examples

Examples of Acercarse in the Subjunctive Mood

No te acerques demasiado al borde de la acantilado. (Don’t get too close to the edge of the cliff.)

Espero que mi hijo se acerque más a la familia cuando crezca. (I hope my son gets closer to the family as he grows up.)

Para que me acerque al escenario, necesito una identificación especial. (In order for me to get close to the stage, I need a special ID.)

Aunque te acerques mucho, no podrás ver los detalles del cuadro. (Even if you get very close, you won’t be able to see the details of the painting.)

Es importante que el perro se acerque a los niños con calma. (It’s important that the dog approaches the children calmly.)

Ojalá que el equipo se acerque más a la meta esta temporada. (Hopefully the team gets closer to the goal this season.)

Temo que si me acerco demasiado, me lastimaré. (I’m afraid that if I get too close, I’ll get hurt.)

Dudo que te acerques al fuego sin protección. (I doubt you’ll get close to the fire without protection.)

Es necesario que el guardia se acerque para revisarnos. (It’s necessary for the guard to approach in order to check us.)

Quizás si te acerques más, podrás escuchar la conversación. (Maybe if you get closer, you’ll be able to hear the conversation.)

Aunque me acerque, no podré tocar la escultura. (Even if I get close, I won’t be able to touch the sculpture.)

Tal vez el gato se acerque si le das un poco de comida. (Maybe the cat will approach if you give it some food.)

Tengo miedo de que el ladrón se acerque a la casa. (I’m afraid the burglar will approach the house.)

Es una lástima que te acerques tanto al peligro. (It’s a shame that you get so close to danger.)

Aunque se acerque el invierno, seguiremos disfrutando del aire libre. (Even though winter is approaching, we’ll keep enjoying the outdoors.)

Conjugations with English Translations

Conjugations of Acercarse (to get 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.