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Conjugation Chart of “Alcanzar” (to reach) in the Imperfect Tense

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Understanding the Imperfect Tense of “Alcanzar”

The Imperfect Tense of alcanzar is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, for example, Yo alcanzaba la pelota cuando era niño. (I used to reach the ball when I was a child.)

Alcanzar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the Imperfect Tense follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

How to Use Alcanzar in the Imperfect Tense

The imperfect tense of alcanzar is used to describe ongoing, repeated, or habitual actions in the past.

Reaching or attaining something: For example, Cuando era niño, siempre alcanzaba los dulces de la alacena. (When I was a child, I always reached for the sweets in the pantry.)

Achieving or accomplishing something: For example, No alcanzaba a terminar mis tareas antes de acostarme. (I couldn’t manage to finish my homework before going to bed.)

Catching up or overtaking: For example, El corredor alcanzaba a los demás en la última vuelta. (The runner caught up with the others on the last lap.)

Extending or stretching: For example, El mantel no alcanzaba a cubrir toda la mesa. (The tablecloth didn’t reach to cover the whole table.)

Sufficing or being enough: For example, El dinero no alcanzaba para comprar todo lo que queríamos. (The money wasn’t enough to buy everything we wanted.)

Colloquial usage: No alcanzaba a entender lo que me decía. (I couldn’t quite understand what he was telling me.)

Real Life Examples of Alcanzar in the Imperfect Tense

Yo alcanzaba la cima de la montaña con dificultad. (I reached the top of the mountain with difficulty.)

Ellos alcanzaban sus metas profesionales poco a poco. (They were gradually achieving their professional goals.)

Tú alcanzabas tus sueños con perseverancia. (You were achieving your dreams through perseverance.)

Nosotros alcanzábamos un nivel de comprensión más profundo. (We were reaching a deeper level of understanding.)

Ella alcanzaba el éxito gracias a su dedicación. (She was achieving success thanks to her dedication.)

Vosotros alcanzabais vuestros objetivos con esfuerzo. (You all were achieving your goals through hard work.)

Ustedes alcanzaban la cima del éxito poco a poco. (You all were gradually reaching the peak of success.)

Él alcanzaba sus metas con determinación. (He was achieving his goals with determination.)

Yo alcanzaba un nivel de satisfacción personal. (I was reaching a level of personal satisfaction.)

Ellas alcanzaban sus sueños con paciencia. (They were achieving their dreams with patience.)

Tú alcanzabas tus objetivos con creatividad. (You were achieving your goals with creativity.)

Nosotros alcanzábamos un nivel de comprensión más profundo. (We were reaching a deeper level of understanding.)

Vosotros alcanzabais la cima del éxito con esfuerzo. (You all were reaching the peak of success through hard work.)

Ustedes alcanzaban sus metas con perseverancia. (You all were achieving your goals through perseverance.)

Él alcanzaba un nivel de satisfacción personal. (He was reaching a level of personal satisfaction.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Alcanzar (to reach) in the Imperfect Tense (Castilian Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperfect tense is also known as the Past Imperfect, Descriptive Past, Past Progressive, or Imperfect Indicative in English, and as Pretérito Imperfecto, Copretérito, Imperfecto de Indicativo, or Pasado Descriptivo in Spanish.