Spanish Conversation · Level 42
75 words
Spanish word
alcanzable
Pronunciation
IPA/alkanˈθaβle/
Meaning
- adjectiveachievable
Example
Con esfuerzo, la meta será alcanzable.
With effort, the goal will be achievable.
More examples
¿Es ese sueño alcanzable?
Is that dream achievable?
Core concept
An objective attainable with the effort and resources on hand.
Common phrases
sueño alcanzable
achievable dream
plan alcanzable
achievable plan
Similar words
posible: Able to happen or exist in reality, regardless of the means required.
conseguible: Obtainable through effort or deliberate action.
realizable: Doable after arranging the right plan and conditions.
asequible: Within reach without undue cost or special ability.
Definition in Spanish
Califica una meta, tarea o expectativa que puede conseguirse con los recursos o el esfuerzo disponibles.
Word origin
Derived from the verb alcanzar ('to reach') plus -able to create an adjective meaning 'able to be reached'.
Usage tips
- Often chosen over posible when the speaker wants to signal that the necessary means or effort exist to make the objective happen.
Other meanings
- realizableadjective
- reachableadjective
Opposites
- inalcanzableunattainableadjective