Alcanzar
Example: Ella logró alcanzar la cima de la montaña ayer.
Definition
"Alcanzar" means to reach, attain, or achieve something, often after effort or struggle. It is used to describe successfully getting to a physical location, goal, or level, as in "She managed to reach the top of the mountain yesterday."
Etymology
The word "alcanzar" comes from the Old Spanish 'alcanzar,' which in turn derives from the Vulgar Latin '*accapiare,' meaning 'to seize' or 'to grasp.' Interestingly, it reflects the idea of physically or metaphorically grasping something within reach.
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"Alcanzar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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