avecinar
approach
Es cuando algo está por llegar o suceder pronto.
The Spanish verb "avecinar" means "to bring closer" or "to approach", especially in the sense of time or events getting closer.
It is often used reflexively as "avecinarse" to indicate that something is about to happen or is drawing near, for example:
- Se avecina una tormenta. — A storm is approaching.
- Se avecina el final del curso. — The end of the course is approaching.
In summary, "avecinar" relates to the idea of something nearing in proximity or time.
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Examples
Los vecinos no imaginaron la tormenta que se avecinaba al anochecer.verb
The neighbors did not imagine the storm that was approaching at dusk.
Nadie notó los cambios que se avecinaban en el barrio.verb
No one noticed the changes that were approaching in the neighborhood.
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