Alcanzar
Example: Puedo alcanzar la estantería alta sin problema.
Definition
"Alcanzar" means to reach or grasp something physically or metaphorically, such as achieving a goal or stretching to touch an object. For example, in the phrase 'Puedo alcanzar la estantería alta sin problema,' it refers to being able to reach the high shelf without difficulty.
Etymology
The verb "alcanzar" comes from the Old Spanish 'alcançar,' which traces back to the Latin 'accapare,' meaning to seize or take hold of. Did you know? The word combines 'al-' (a variant of 'ad-' meaning 'to') and 'cansare' (a form related to 'catch'), highlighting its meaning of reaching or obtaining something.
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"Alcanzar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 3", containing 116 commonly used words.
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