acercar
verb
1. to bring closer, move closer + a
bringing something or someone nearer
Common combinations
- acercar una silla — move a chair closer
- acercar el micrófono — move the microphone closer
- acercar a alguien a la ventana — bring someone closer to the window
- Acerca la silla a la mesa.Move the chair closer to the table.
- El padre acercó al niño a la ventana.The father brought the child closer to the window.
- Acercó el micrófono a la boca.He moved the microphone closer to his mouth.
2. to bring closer, make more accessible
creating closeness or making something accessible
Common combinations
- acercar la ciencia a los niños — bring science closer to children
- acercar a dos personas — bring two people closer
- acercar la cultura a todos — bring culture to everyone
- El curso acerca la ciencia a los niños.The course brings science closer to children.
- La música acercó a los dos amigos.The music brought the two friends closer.
- El programa acerca la cultura a todos.The program brings culture to everyone.
Phrases with this word
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