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eu aproximei

approached, moved closer

→ aproximar
aproxim to approach, to get closer to + ei I-form of the simple past
verb · 1st-person singular, past tense Rare #36,565
approached, moved closer Often used with -me to mean “came closer” or “approached.”
PO: Aproximei-me da porta e bati.
EN: I approached the door and knocked.
Conjugation of aproximar
Indicative past
SingularPlural
First aproximei —

Me aproximei para beijá-la, ela virou para o outro lado.

I moved closer to kiss her, but she turned away.

— A Grande Beleza (2013)

Aproximei-me e me sentei à mesa dele.

I walked over and sat down at his table.

Ele chegou a se levantar quando me aproximei do balcão.

He even got up when I approached the counter.

Quando me aproximei dela, tive um mau pressentimento.

When I approached her, I had a bad feeling.

— Solaris (1972)

Eu me aproximei da porta.

I approached the door.

Eu me aproximei mais da porta.

I moved closer to the door.