How to Say "to stretch" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to stretch” is “alcanzar” — C1 level.
English → SpanishC1
verbC1formal
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Examples
Con este dinero no me alcanza para el alquiler.
This money is not enough for the rent.
Si ahorras, quizás te alcance para el viaje.
If you save, maybe you'll have enough for the trip.
Los suministros no alcanzan para todos los refugiados.
The supplies are not sufficient for all the refugees.
Used like 'Gustar'
When meaning 'to be enough,' alcanzar often works like gustar (to like). The thing that is or isn't enough is the subject, and the person who needs it is the indirect object (me, te, le, nos, les).
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