was approaching, was coming closer
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| First | aproximava | — |
| Third | aproximava | — |
E agora eu me aproximava do Cais das Estrelas.
And now I was approaching the Quay of Stars.
Enquanto isso, outro barco pirata se aproximava do nosso lado de bombordo.
Meanwhile, another pirate ship was approaching us from the port side.
Suellen se aproximava dos acontecimentos atuais.
Suellen was getting closer to current events.