-ar verb irregular · spelling-change -zar Intermediate

alcanzar — Subjunctive (Subjuntivo)

to reach / to achieve

The subjunctive conjugation of alcanzar (irregular spelling-change -zar, ranked #169). Used in clauses expressing wishes, doubt, emotion, or uncertainty — typically after que. Triggers: querer, esperar, dudar, ojalá.

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Pronoun Subjunctive conjugation
yo alcance *
alcances *
él/ella/Ud. alcance *
nosotros alcancemos *
vosotros alcancéis *
ellos/ellas/Uds. alcancen *

* Red forms deviate from the regular -ar subjunctive pattern.

Example sentence

Quiero que tú alcances más.

I want you to reach more.

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