Alcançar
Example: Ela conseguiu alcançar o topo da montanha ontem.
Definition
"Alcançar" means to reach or succeed in getting to a particular point, goal, or level, often after effort or struggle. For example, in the sentence 'Ela conseguiu alcançar o topo da montanha ontem,' it refers to successfully reaching the mountain's summit.
Etymology
The word "alcançar" comes from the Old Portuguese 'alcansar,' which itself derives from the Late Latin 'accaptiare,' meaning to seize or grasp. Did you know? The prefix 'al-' is of Arabic origin, reflecting the historical influence of Arabic on the Portuguese language.
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