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Smart Definition
Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
abordar
approach
aboard
on board
+
-ar
verb suffix
Abordar means to approach and can be thought of as aboard0 + -ar1 (verb1). Think of approaching or coming aboard0 a ship.
verb
  1. approach
    To approach or address a person, topic, or situation
    Vamos a abordar este problema mañana. // We're going to tackle this problem tomorrow.
  2. board
    To board a vehicle, especially a ship or plane
    Los pasajeros comenzaron a abordar el avión. // The passengers began to board the plane.