se acercaba

was approaching

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phrase Rare #43,154
was approaching Used for something getting closer in time, space, or likelihood.
SP: El verano se acercaba rápidamente.
EN: Summer was approaching quickly.

Se acercaba la victoria.

Victory was approaching.

— El señor de los anillos: La comunidad del anillo (2001)

Él se acercaba a su fin.

He was nearing his end.

La Navidad se acercaba.

Christmas was approaching.

El Año Nuevo se acercaba.

The New Year was approaching.

Una tormenta se acercaba a nuestra ciudad.

A storm was approaching our city.