alcanzado
“alcanzado” means “reached” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
reached, achieved
Also: attained
📝 In Action
El nivel alcanzado por los estudiantes es excelente.
B1The level reached by the students is excellent.
Una vez alcanzado el éxito, no olvides tus raíces.
B2Once success is achieved, don't forget your roots.
short of, hard up
Also: behind
📝 In Action
Ando un poco alcanzado de dinero este mes.
B2I'm a bit short of money this month.
Llegamos muy alcanzados de tiempo a la reunión.
B2We arrived very short on time to the meeting.
reached
📝 In Action
He alcanzado la cima de la montaña.
A2I have reached the top of the mountain.
¿Has alcanzado a ver el eclipse?
B1Did you manage to see the eclipse?
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
present
imperfect
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: alcanzado
Question 1 of 2
If you say 'Estamos alcanzados de dinero,' what are you saying?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the verb 'alcanzar', which has roots in the Arabic word 'al-kanz', meaning 'the treasure' or 'the finding'. It suggests the idea of pursuing something until you finally get it.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'alcanzado' always mean 'reached'?
Mostly, yes! However, in many Spanish-speaking countries, it is also used figuratively to mean that you are very tired or, more commonly, that you are running out of money or time.
What is the difference between 'alcanzado' and 'logrado'?
'Alcanzado' focuses on the act of arriving at a point or level, while 'logrado' focuses on the success of the effort. They are often interchangeable when talking about goals.