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Conjugation Chart of “Alcanzar” (to reach) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

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Understanding the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of “Alcanzar”

The Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) of Alcanzar is used to give direct orders or instructions, for example: ¡Alcanza la estrella! (Reach for the star!). It allows you to directly command someone to perform the action of reaching or attaining something.

Alcanzar is a -zar to -ce spelling-changing verb, meaning the z changes to c in certain conjugations.

How to Use Alcanzar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

Alcanzar generally means to reach or attain something, but has several different meanings in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands), some of which might surprise you.

To reach or obtain: This is the most common meaning, referring to the physical act of reaching for or obtaining something. For example, ¡Alcanza ese libro de la repisa! (Reach that book from the shelf!)

To catch up: It can also mean to catch up to someone or something. For example, ¡Alcánzame si puedes! (Catch up to me if you can!)

To be sufficient: In some contexts, it can mean that something is sufficient or enough. For example, ¡Alcanza con lo que tenemos! (What we have is enough!)

To understand (colloquial): In informal speech, it can mean to understand something. For example, ¡Alcanza la indirecta! (Get the hint!)

To hit or strike (vulgar): In very colloquial or vulgar usage, it can mean to hit or strike someone. For example, ¡Alcánzame esa pelota antes de que te alcance a ti! (Throw me that ball before I hit you!)

Real Life Examples of Alcanzar in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands)

¡Alcanza tus metas! (Reach your goals!)

Para tener éxito, alcancemos la excelencia. (To be successful, let’s achieve excellence.)

Equipo, alcancen sus objetivos este trimestre. (Team, reach your goals this quarter.)

Amigos, alcanzad nuevas alturas. (Friends, reach new heights.)

Señora, alcance la cima de esa montaña si puede. (Ma’am, reach the top of that mountain if you can.)

Oye Juan, alcanza esa pelota para mí. (Hey Juan, reach that ball for me.)

Mamá, alcance ese libro de la repisa alta. (Mom, reach that book from the high shelf.)

En esta competencia, alcancen su máximo potencial. (In this competition, reach your full potential.)

Chicos, alcancen la línea de meta con determinación. (Guys, reach the finish line with determination.)

Para triunfar, alcancemos nuevos niveles de creatividad. (To succeed, let’s reach new levels of creativity.)

Corredores, alcanzad la cima de esa colina. (Runners, reach the top of that hill.)

Oye amigo, alcanza esas llaves que se me cayeron. (Hey friend, reach those keys that I dropped.)

En el gimnasio, alcancemos nuestras metas de acondicionamiento físico. (At the gym, let’s reach our fitness goals.)

Estudiantes, alcancen la excelencia académica este año. (Students, reach academic excellence this year.)

Para progresar, alcancemos nuevos horizontes. (To make progress, let’s reach new horizons.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

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

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Synonyms

The Imperative mood is also known as the Command Form, Affirmative Command Mood, or Direct Command Form in English, and as Modo Imperativo, Imperativo Afirmativo, Mandatos Afirmativos, or Forma de Mandato in Spanish.