Spanish Conversation · Level 47
75 words
Spanish word
alcance
Pronunciation
IPA/alˈkanθe/
Meaning
- masculine nounscope
Example
¿Cuál es el alcance del proyecto?
What is the scope of the project?
More examples
El alcance de la ley afecta a todas las empresas.
The scope of the law affects all companies.
Core concept
Area reached by a signal, action, or communication.
Common phrases
alcance del proyecto
project scope
alcance limitado
limited scope
alcance de la ley
scope of the law
Similar words
ámbito: Area of activity or topic to which discussions or rules apply.
campo: Specific field of study, work, or professional activity.
límite: Boundary where reach, action, or effect stops.
extensión: Measure of physical spread or length.
Definition in Spanish
Área o límite hasta el que llega la acción, la comunicación o la cobertura de algo.
Word origin
From the verb alcanzar 'to reach', formed as a noun to mean what is reached or the boundary of that reach.
Usage tips
- The phrase 'fuera del alcance' can mean either 'physically out of reach' or 'outside the scope', so context determines which meaning applies.
Other meanings
- rangenoun
- reachnoun
Opposites
- limitaciónlimitationnoun
- restricciónrestrictionnoun
Related words
- alcanzablereachableadjective
- alcanzamientoattainmentnoun