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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 to achieve or reach something, for example: ¡Alcanza tus metas! (Reach your goals!)

This verb follows the -zar to -ce spelling-changing conjugation pattern, where the ‘z’ changes to ‘c’ before certain endings.

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

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

To reach or obtain something: for example, ¡Alcanza ese libro de la repisa! (Reach that book from the shelf!)

To catch up with someone: for example, ¡Alcánzame, no camines tan rápido! (Catch up with me, don’t walk so fast!)

To be sufficient or enough: for example, ¡Alcanza con lo que tenemos, no necesitamos más! (What we have is enough, we don’t need more!)

To understand or comprehend (colloquial): for example, ¡Alcanza la onda, no seas tonto! (Get it, don’t be silly!)

To pass or hand something over: for example, ¡Alcánzame esas llaves por favor! (Pass me those keys please!)

To have enough money (colloquial): for example, ¿Alcanzas para pagar la cuenta o necesitas ayuda? (Do you have enough to pay the bill or do you need help?)

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

¡Alcancemos nuestras metas este año! (Let’s achieve our goals this year!)

Para tener éxito, alcanza tus sueños con determinación. (To be successful, pursue your dreams with determination.)

Equipo, alcancemos los objetivos de ventas este trimestre. (Team, let’s meet our sales goals this quarter.)

Mamá, alcance la caja de la repisa alta, por favor. (Mom, please reach for the box on the high shelf.)

Amigos, alcancen sus metas académicas con esfuerzo. (Friends, strive to achieve your academic goals.)

Hijo, alcanza tus sueños sin importar los obstáculos. (Son, pursue your dreams no matter the obstacles.)

Para crecer profesionalmente, alcance nuevas habilidades. (To grow professionally, acquire new skills.)

En la vida, alcancemos la felicidad a través del amor y la compasión. (In life, let’s find happiness through love and compassion.)

Viajero, alcance nuevas experiencias culturales en cada destino. (Traveler, embrace new cultural experiences at every destination.)

Estudiantes, alcancen su máximo potencial con dedicación. (Students, reach your full potential through dedication.)

En el gimnasio, alcanza tus metas de acondicionamiento físico. (At the gym, achieve your fitness goals.)

Para tener éxito, alcance un equilibrio entre trabajo y vida personal. (To succeed, strike a balance between work and personal life.)

Equipo, alcancemos nuevos niveles de innovación este año. (Team, let’s reach new levels of innovation this year.)

En las relaciones, alcancen la comprensión mutua y el respeto. (In relationships, achieve mutual understanding and respect.)

Artista, alcanza tus sueños creativos con pasión. (Artist, pursue your creative dreams with passion.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Alcanzar (to reach) in the Imperative Mood (Affirmative Commands) (Latin American 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.