alcançar

Senses

1. 1.

   to reach

   to extend one's hand or body to touch or grasp something

2. 2.

   to achieve, to attain

   to successfully accomplish a goal or objective

3. 3.

   to reach, to catch up to

   to arrive at the same level or position as someone or something

4. 4.

   to understand, to grasp

   to comprehend the meaning or significance of something

Examples

• "Não consigo alcançar a prateleira de cima."

  I can't reach the top shelf.

• "Ela alcançou todos os seus objetivos profissionais."

  She achieved all her professional goals.

• "Se corrermos, podemos alcançar o ônibus."

  If we run, we can catch the bus.

Usage

Common verb in both literal (physical reaching) and figurative (achieving goals) contexts. Often used with direct objects like "objetivos" (goals), "sucesso" (success), "resultados" (results). The noun form is "alcance" (reach, range).