Alcanzaban (en. Reached)

/alkanˈθaβan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Arriving at a place or point within a specific time.

They reached the goal before the deadline.

Ellos alcanzaban la meta antes del tiempo límite.

Obtaining or achieving something that is desired.

The players reached the trophy after much effort.

Los jugadores alcanzaban el trofeo tras mucho esfuerzo.

Reaching a level or state.

They reached a high level of skill in the sport.

Alcanzaban un alto grado de habilidad en el deporte.

From Latin 'adcanțare', which means 'to arrive at' or 'to touch.'

achieve the dream

make a desire or aspiration a reality

alcanzar el sueño

reach for the stars

attempt to achieve something very ambitious

alcanzar las estrellas

it cannot be reached

something that cannot be obtained or achieved

no se alcanza

reach

Achieving something that is sought.

alcanzar

reach

The ability to reach a place or obtain something.

alcance

attainable

That can be achieved or obtained.

alcanzable

Achieving something with extraordinary effort.

I had to run a lot, but they finally reached the bus.

Tuve que correr mucho, pero finalmente alcanzaban el bus.

When what seemed impossible is achieved.

I thought I wouldn’t make it, but they reached victory.

Pensé que no lo lograría, pero ellos alcanzaban el triunfo.