verb🔗ShareAbordar, acercarseTo approach and speak to boldly or aggressively, as with a demand or request."The teacher accosted the student, demanding an explanation for the late arrival. "El profesor abordó al estudiante, exigiendo una explicación por la llegada tardía.actioncommunicationpersonpoliceattitudedemandChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareColindar, lindarTo join side to side; to border."The neighbor's new fence accosted our property line, creating a clear boundary between our yards. "La nueva valla del vecino lindaba con la línea de nuestra propiedad, creando un límite claro entre nuestros patios.actioncommunicationpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCostear(by extension) To sail along the coast or side of."The small fishing boat accosted the rocky coastline, searching for a sheltered cove. "El pequeño barco pesquero costeó la costa rocosa, buscando una cala protegida.nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbordar, acercarseTo approach; to come up to."A stranger accosted me on the street and asked for directions. "Un desconocido me abordó en la calle y me pidió indicaciones.actionhumanpersonpolicesocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAbordar, acercarse aTo speak to first; to address; to greet."While waiting for the bus, a friendly neighbor accosted me to ask about my day. "Mientras esperaba el autobús, un vecino amable se me acercó para preguntarme por mi día.communicationactionlanguagewordpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareColindar, lindarTo adjoin; to lie alongside."The new library wing accosted the original building, seamlessly blending modern design with classic architecture. "La nueva ala de la biblioteca colindaba con el edificio original, mezclando a la perfección el diseño moderno con la arquitectura clásica.placeactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAsaltado, agredidoTo assault."A stranger accosted the young girl and tried to grab her backpack. "Un desconocido asaltó a la joven y trató de agarrar su mochila.policeactionlawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAcosar, abordarTo solicit sexually."A man accosted her on the street, making unwanted and suggestive comments about her appearance. "Un hombre la acosó en la calle, haciendo comentarios no deseados y sugerentes sobre su apariencia.sexactionhumansocietymorallawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareSostenido por ambos ladosSupported on both sides by other charges; also, side by side"The coat of arms showed a central shield accosted by two rampant lions, one on either side. "El escudo de armas mostraba un escudo central sostenido por dos leones rampantes, uno a cada lado.heraldryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
