Alcançar
Example: Ela conseguiu alcançar todos os seus objetivos este ano.
Definition
"Alcançar" means to succeed in reaching or attaining a goal, target, or objective. It often implies effort or progress toward something desired, such as achieving personal aims, physical distances, or metaphorical milestones, like in the phrase: 'She managed to alcançar all her goals this year.'
Etymology
The word "alcançar" comes from the Old Portuguese verb derived from the Latin 'accapare,' meaning to seize or grasp. Did you know? The root suggests the idea of physically reaching out or grasping something, which evolved metaphorically to mean achieving or obtaining goals.
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