alcanzar — Preterite (Pretérito)
to reach / to achieve
The preterite conjugation of alcanzar (irregular spelling-change -zar, ranked #169). Describes completed past actions with a clear start and end. Key signals: ayer, el lunes pasado, de repente.
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Practice for free ↗ | Pronoun | Preterite conjugation |
|---|---|
| yo | alcancé * |
| tú | alcanzaste |
| él/ella/Ud. | alcanzó |
| nosotros | alcanzamos |
| vosotros | alcanzasteis |
| ellos/ellas/Uds. | alcanzaron |
* Red forms deviate from the regular -ar preterite pattern.
Example sentence
Nosotros alcanzamos juntos.
We reach together.
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