Alcanzaron (en. They reached)

/al.kan.'θa.ɾon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To arrive at a point or an objective.

Finally, they reached the top of the mountain.

Finalmente, alcanzaron la cima de la montaña.

To obtain or achieve something that is sought.

They reached an agreement after long negotiations.

Alcanzaron un acuerdo después de largas negociaciones.

To achieve a level or an amount.

They achieved great success in their artistic career.

Alcanzaron un gran éxito en su carrera artística.

From Latin 'alcantare', meaning 'to extend' or 'to reach'.

to achieve glory

Achieve significant recognition or success.

alcanzar la gloria

to reach for the stars

To have great aspirations or goals.

alcanzar las estrellas

did not reach

They were unable to attain or reach something.

no alcanzaron a

reach

Distance or capacity to get to a place.

alcance

achievable

That can be reached.

alcanzable

to reach

Verb in infinitive that describes the action of reaching.

alcanzar

To achieve something unexpected.

When he won the award, it was as if they really reached the sky.

Cuando ganó el premio, fue como si realmente alcanzaron el cielo.

To reach a personal goal.

After much effort, they finally reached their goal.

Después de mucho esfuerzo, finalmente alcanzaron su meta.