approximate

close to a correct or exact amount but not certain or exact

aproximado, cercano

Collocations an approximate number · approximate measurements

• The approximate cost of the trip is $500.

  El costo aproximado del viaje es de 500 dólares.

to calculate or guess a number, amount, etc., that is close to the correct one but not exact

estimar, calcular aproximadamente

• take an approximate measurement

• Can you approximate the cost of this project?

  ¿Puedes estimar el costo de este proyecto?

to represent something in a simplified or less detailed way, often to make it easier to understand

representar aproximadamente

Collocations approximate the shape of an object

• The map approximates the coastline.

  El mapa representa aproximadamente la costa.

to adjust something to make it closer to a desired state or position

ajustar, regular

Collocations approximate the temperature

• Adjust the settings to approximate the desired temperature.

  Ajuste las configuraciones para regular la temperatura deseada.