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• Adjetivo que indica cercanía en distancia, tiempo o relación; se usa para describir algo que no está lejos.

An adjective meaning close in distance, time, or relationship; used to describe something that is not far away.

1. Close in distanceA1formal

   Located a short distance away; physically near to something or someone.

   cercano en distancia

   • The bakery is near the library.
   • She parked her car near the entrance.
   • My seat was near the window.

   Sinónimosadjacentat handclosenearbyneighboringnighproximate

   Antónimosdistantfarremote

2. Almost; close toB2informal

   Approaching a particular state, amount, or quality, but not quite there.

   casi

   • The team is near winning the championship.
   • I'm near finished with my report.
   • He's near the top of the ranking list.

   Sinónimosaboutalmostapproximatelyclose tonearlypracticallyvirtually

   Antónimosfarremote

• Adverbio que significa «cerca» o «casi», refiriéndose a proximidad en el espacio, el tiempo o el grado. Indica cercanía, como en «vive cerca» o «el plazo casi ha llegado».

An adverb meaning "close by" or "almost" when referring to time, distance, or degree. It is used to indicate proximity, as in “He lives near” or “The deadline is near.”

1. At a short distanceA1formal

   In a position close to something or someone; within a short physical distance.

   cerca, a poca distancia

   • The park is near the school.
   • She sat near the window during the lecture.
   • The store is near my house.
   • He stood near the door.

   Sinónimoscloseclose at handnearbynigh

   Antónimosawaydistantfar

2. Approaching in timeB1formal

   Close to occurring; about to happen; soon.

   cerca en el tiempo

   • The deadline is near.
   • Winter is near, so dress warmly.
   • We are near the end of the meeting.
   • His birthday is near.

   Sinónimosclosenighpresentlyshortlysoon

   Antónimosdistantfar

3. ApproximatelyB2informal

   Almost; close to a particular amount, number, or degree.

   aproximadamente

   • The temperature is near 30 degrees Celsius.
   • The price is near $100.
   • We were near finished with the project.
   • Her score was near perfect.

   Sinónimosaboutalmostapproximatelyclose tonearlypracticallyroughlyvirtually

• Preposición que indica proximidad en el espacio, el tiempo o la relación, o cercanía aproximada en cantidad o grado.

A preposition used to indicate closeness in distance, time, or relationship.

1. close in distanceA1formal

   used to indicate that something is at a short distance from something else

   cerca de (en distancia)

   • The school is near my house.
   • She sat near the window.
   • There is a park near here.

2. close in timeA2formal

   used to indicate that something happens soon or at a time not far from another

   cerca en el tiempo

   • We arrived near the end of the meeting.
   • The project is near completion.
   • It happened near midnight.

3. approximately or almostA2informal

   used to indicate that something is close to a particular amount or degree

   cerca de (aproximadamente)

   • There were near 100 people at the event.
   • He spent near 50 euros.
   • The work is near perfect.

4. close relationshipB1formal

   used to indicate closeness in relationship or connection

   cerca en relación o vínculo

   • She is very near to her sister.
   • They have a near relationship.
   • He feels near to his hometown.

• Verbo que significa acercarse, aproximarse a algo o alguien, o estar a punto de ocurrir (como un evento o un momento).

A verb meaning to approach, come close to, or get nearer to something or someone.

1. Approach (intransitive)A2formal

   To come closer to something in distance or time; to be about to reach.

   Acercarse

   • The train is nearing the station.
   • Winter is nearing, so we should prepare for snow.
   • She could see the city lights as they neared the hill.

   Sinónimosadvanceapproachclose income closedraw nearloom

   Antónimosdepartrecederetreatwithdraw

2. Bring closer (transitive)B1formal

   To cause something or someone to be nearer; to move nearer.

   Acercar

   • He neared the bookshelf to reach the top book.
   • The manager neared the deadline by working overtime.
   • She neared the child to whisper a secret.

   Antónimosdistanceestrangeremoveseparatewithdraw

3. Reach an imminent point (informal)B2informalamerican

   To be about to happen or be achieved; often used in a figurative sense.

   acercarse a un punto inminente

   • The project is nearing completion.
   • Our team is nearing victory in the tournament.
   • The negotiations are nearing a breakthrough.

   Sinónimosapproachapproximateborder ondraw near