was approaching
Su descripción se aproximaba a la verdad.
His description was close to the truth.
El avión se aproximaba a Londres.
The plane was approaching London.
Su testimonio se aproximaba a la verdad.
His testimony was close to the truth.
El periódico dijo que se aproximaba un tifón.
The newspaper said a typhoon was approaching.
Salía una ráfaga de aire caliente del túnel a medida que el tren se aproximaba.
A blast of hot air came out of the tunnel as the train approached.