Spanish Word of the Day
alcanzar
/al-can-ZAR/ • verb — 21st of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: to reach, attain, or manage to get something; also to catch up with someone or something
Examples
- No pude alcanzar el autobús.
(I couldn't catch the bus.) - Quiero alcanzar mis metas este año.
(I want to achieve my goals this year.) - ¿Me alcanzas el libro, por favor?
(Can you hand me the book, please?)
Synonyms
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Antonyms
- fallar
- perder
This is a very common verb in Spanish. It can mean physically reaching something, catching up with someone, or achieving a goal, so the exact meaning depends on context.
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