aproximar

to bring closer; to move closer

ɐ p ɾ ɔ s i m a ɾ
a her, it + proxim near + ar -ar infinitive (1st conjugation)
verb Rare #28,453
to bring closer; to move closer Often used reflexively as “aproximar-se (de)” = “to approach (something/someone).”
PO: Ela vai aproximar a cadeira da mesa.
EN: She is going to move the chair closer to the table.
Conjugation of aproximar
aproximar
Subjunctive future
SingularPlural
First aproximar —
Third aproximar —
Indicative present
SingularPlural
Third aproxima —
Imperative
SingularPlural
Second aproxima —
Third aproxime —
Subjunctive present
SingularPlural
First aproxime —
Third aproxime —
Indicative past
SingularPlural
First aproximei —

Então, decidi aproximar-me dela.

So, I decided to approach her.

— O Castelo Animado (2004)

E se me aproximar mais?

What if I get closer?

— Pacto de Sangue (1944)

O projeto semanal é sobre aproximar os estudantes à prioridade da democracia.

The weekly project is about bringing students closer to the priority of democracy.

— A Onda (2008)

Podemos nos aproximar daquela pintura?

Can we get closer to that painting?

— Arca Russa (2002)

Na realidade, só queremos aproximar a Terra das fronteiras dele.

In reality, we just want to bring Earth closer to its borders.

— Solaris (1972)

Ela estava na janela e pediu para eu me aproximar.

She was at the window and asked me to come closer.

— Malèna (2000)

Esses jogos não são apenas jogos, mas um meio para aproximar os nossos países.

These games are not just games, but a way to bring our countries closer together.

— Corra, Milkha, Corra (2013)

Pode aproximar?

Can you come closer?

— Justiça Artificial (2026)

Na vila, não podia nem me aproximar da porta da rua.

In the village, I couldn't even get close to the front door.

— Volver (2006)