Spanish Word · Intermediate
alcanzar
to reach / be enough
Pronunciation: ahl-kahn-SAR
Meaning
To reach something physically, or to be enough for a need or cost.
Example
Con este dinero nos alcanza para el taxi.
This money is enough for the taxi.
Common mistakes & tips
- Practice alcanzar out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this is a intermediate-level Spanish word.