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aproximación

approach

noun ah-proh-see-mah-SYOHN Rare

Also means

approximation

Usage Note

Aproximación can denote a rough estimate (una aproximación al número real) or a methodological approach to a problem. It is also used in aviation for an approach to landing. The adjective aproximado ('approximate') and adverb aproximadamente ('approximately') share the same root.

Examples

"Es solo una aproximación al valor real."

Natural Translation

It is only an approximation of the real value.

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