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    Alcanzar (en. Reach)

    /alkañˈθar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Arrive at a place or a level.
    After much effort, we managed to reach the top of the mountain.
    Después de mucho esfuerzo, logramos alcanzar la cima de la montaña.
    Achieve or attain a goal or target.
    I want to achieve my dreams of being an artist.
    Quiero alcanzar mis sueños de ser artista.
    Reach the age or condition of someone.
    She will turn 18 next month.
    Ella alcanzará los 18 años el próximo mes.
    Extend the arm or a part of the body to touch something.
    The boy couldn't reach the book on the shelf.
    El niño no podía alcanzar el libro en la estantería.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'alcançare', which means 'to stretch out the hand to' or 'to arrive at'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    reach the goal
    Achieve the set goal.
    alcanzar el objetivo
    reach an agreement
    Arrive at a consensus between parties.
    alcanzar un acuerdo
    it doesn't reach
    It refers to not being enough.
    no alcanza
    reach glory
    Achieve recognition or success.
    alcanzar la gloria
    it can't be seen
    Implies that something is too far away or not very visible.
    no se alcanza a ver

    Related Words

    scope
    Distance to which one can arrive or reach.
    alcance
    attainable
    That can be achieved or obtained.
    alcanzable
    reaches
    Form of the verb reach in the third person singular.
    alcanza

    Slang Meanings

    To catch up with someone
    If you catch up with your brother, you can play with him.
    Si le alcanzas a tu hermano, podrás jugar con él.
    To reach the level
    He finally reached the expert level in his job.
    Él finalmente alcanzó el nivel de experto en su trabajo.