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Conjugation Chart of “Alcanzar” (to reach) in the Subjunctive Mood

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Understanding the Subjunctive Mood of “Alcanzar”

The Subjunctive Mood of Alcanzar is used to express wishes, desires, or uncertainty about reaching or attaining something. For example, Espero que alcances tus metas. (I hope you achieve your goals.)

Alcanzar is a -zar to -ce spelling-changing verb in the subjunctive mood. The stem vowel changes from a to a in all subjunctive forms.

How to Use Alcanzar in the Subjunctive Mood

Alcanzar generally means to reach or attain, but has several different meanings in the Subjunctive Mood, some of which might surprise you.

To reach a goal or objective: For example, Espero que alcances tus metas. (I hope you reach your goals.)

To catch up to someone: For example, Corre para que me alcances. (Run so you can catch up to me.)

To be sufficient or enough: For example, No creo que el dinero alcance para comprar eso. (I don’t think the money will be enough to buy that.)

To understand or comprehend (colloquial): For example, A ver si alcanzas a entender esto de una vez. (Let’s see if you can understand this once and for all.)

To reach someone physically (rude): For example, Como me alcances, te voy a partir la cara. (If you reach me, I’ll break your face.)

Real Life Examples of Alcanzar in the Subjunctive Mood

Espero que mi hijo alcance sus metas en la vida. (I hope my son achieves his goals in life.)

Es importante que todos alcancemos la igualdad de oportunidades. (It’s important that we all achieve equal opportunities.)

Ojalá que ustedes alcancen el éxito que merecen. (I hope you achieve the success you deserve.)

Para que alcances tus sueños, debes trabajar duro. (In order for you to achieve your dreams, you must work hard.)

Aunque parezca difícil, confío en que alcancen sus objetivos. (Although it may seem difficult, I trust that you will achieve your goals.)

Es necesario que alcance un nivel más alto de español para conseguir ese trabajo. (It’s necessary that she achieves a higher level of Spanish to get that job.)

Quiero que mis hijos alcancen todo lo que se propongan. (I want my children to achieve everything they set out to do.)

Dudo que alcancemos la meta de ventas este mes. (I doubt we’ll achieve the sales goal this month.)

Tal vez alcances tus metas si sigues esforzándote. (Maybe you’ll achieve your goals if you keep trying hard.)

Es fundamental que alcancen un acuerdo antes de fin de mes. (It’s essential that they reach an agreement before the end of the month.)

Desearía que alcancen la cima, pero el camino es muy empinado. (I wish they would reach the summit, but the path is very steep.)

Temo que no alcance a llegar a tiempo para la reunión. (I’m afraid she won’t make it to the meeting on time.)

Ojalá que alcances tus sueños de viajar por el mundo. (I hope you achieve your dreams of traveling the world.)

Es importante que todos alcancemos la felicidad que buscamos. (It’s important that we all achieve the happiness we seek.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Alcanzar (to reach) in the Subjunctive Mood (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Subjunctive mood is also known as the Simple Subjunctive, Subjunctive Present, or Present Subjunctive Mood in English, and as Presente de Subjuntivo, Subjuntivo Presente, Presente del Modo Subjuntivo, or Tiempo Presente del Subjuntivo in Spanish.