aproximadamente
adverbCEFR B2
What does “aproximadamente” mean in English?
approximately, roughly
approximately, roughly (not exact; around the stated amount; not a universal claim)
Example sentences
El evento durará aproximadamente dos horas.
The event will last approximately two hours.
Aproximadamente la mitad de los participantes aprobaron.
Approximately half of the participants passed.
El edificio tiene aproximadamente cien años de antigüedad.
The building is approximately one hundred years old.
How to use it
'Aproximadamente' means approximately — used to indicate an imprecise number or quantity. It is a long adverb; note the full spelling. It typically precedes the quantity it modifies. Synonyms: 'alrededor de' + noun, 'unos/as' + number.
Common mistake
Don't confuse 'aproximadamente' with 'casi' — 'casi' means almost/nearly (close to a limit), 'aproximadamente' means roughly/around (imprecise estimate).