se aproximaba

was approaching

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phrase Rare #41,287
was approaching Often used for something moving closer in time or space. Can also mean 'was getting closer to' in a more figurative sense.
SP: La fecha del examen se aproximaba.
EN: The exam date 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.