World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English Dictionariesenfoque
Pronunciation / Transliteration: enfoque
"Necesitamos un nuevo enfoque."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A way of dealing with something.
"We need a new approach to this problem."
- 1
Come near or nearer to someone or something in distance or time.
"The train is approaching the station."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Late Latin word 'appropiare', meaning 'to bring near', which comes from 'ad-' (to) plus 'proprius' (one's own, near). It entered Middle English via Old French 'aprochier' around the 14th century, initially referring to physical movement closer in space or time before expanding metaphorically to methods and proposals.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Approach"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Approach" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
approche
Transliteration: approche
"Notre approche doit être repensée."
Ansatz
Transliteration: Ansatz
"Wir brauchen einen neuen Ansatz."
approccio
Transliteration: approccio
"Questo è un buon approccio."
enfoque
Transliteration: enfoque
"Necesitamos un nuevo enfoque."
abordagem
Transliteration: abordagem
"Precisamos de uma nova abordagem."
दृष्टिकोण
Transliteration: drishtikon
"हमें एक नए दृष्टिकोण की आवश्यकता है।"
方法
Transliteration: fāngfǎ
"我们需要一种新方法。"
접근법
Transliteration: jeopgeunbeop
"우리는 새로운 접근법이 필요하다."
アプローチ
Transliteration: apurōchi
"私たちは新しいアプローチが必要です。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all Spanish termsPlacing the customer's needs, experiences, and preferences at the center of a business's philosophy, operations, and decision-making.
The cold temperature or biting quality of the air characteristic of winter.
To walk with difficulty, typically because of physical injury or stiffness in the legs or feet.
Explore Nuanced Synonyms for "Approach"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.