Spanish Conversation · Level 67
60 words
Spanish word
inalcanzable
Pronunciation
IPA/inalkanˈθaβle/
Meaning
- adjectiveunreachable
Example
El premio parecía inalcanzable.
The prize seemed unreachable.
More examples
Su sueño de ser cantante le pareció inalcanzable.
His dream of becoming a singer seemed unreachable.
Core concept
Prize on a conveyor belt moving away.
Common phrases
sueño inalcanzable
unreachable dream
objetivo inalcanzable
unreachable objective
Similar words
inaccesible: Cannot be approached or entered due to barriers, rules, or lack of access.
imposible: Remains impossible to accomplish or realize even with effort.
inasequible: Remains unaffordable or unattainable because of high cost or restrictive terms.
lejano: Lies far away physically; not nearby.
Definition in Spanish
Describe algo que está fuera del alcance físico o de la posibilidad de conseguirse.
Word origin
From Spanish in- 'not' plus alcanzable, the adjective from alcanzar, which derives from Latin roots meaning 'to reach' or 'obtain'.
Usage tips
- In conversational use inalcanzable often describes goals or dreams that seem impossible, whereas inaccesible (with cc) emphasizes lack of access or entry.
Other meanings
- unattainableadjective
Opposites
- alcanzablereachableadjective
Related words
- alcanzablereachableadjective