approx

BrE /əˈprɒks/ AmE /əˈprɑːks/

adjective / adverb en → es

1 ROUGHLY [adverb] B1

used to show that a number or amount is not exact but gives an idea of the size, amount, etc.

aproximadamente, alrededor de

  • approx + num

Collocations approx 50 people · approx two hours

  • The meeting will start at approx. 3 p.m.

    La reunión comenzará a las aproximadamente tres de la tarde.

2 ROUGH AMOUNT [adjective] B1

used to show that an amount or number is not exact but gives an idea of the size, etc.

aproximadamente, alrededor de

  • approx + num

Collocations an approx 50 people meeting · a two hours approx trip

  • There were an approx. 200 attendees.

    Hubo alrededor de 200 asistentes.