Portuguese

Noun

alcance m (plural alcances)

1. reach; range (maximum distance something can reach)

   O objeto está ao alcance dos meus braços.‎

   The object is within my arms’ reach.

   Esta arma tem um alcance maior do que aquela.‎

   This weapon has a longer range than that one.

2. an instance of reaching something

   Vou ao alcance dos outros corredores.‎

   I am trying to reach the other racers.

3. (figuratively) what one is capable of doing or understanding

   Vencer esta corrida está fora do meu alcance.‎

   Winning this race is beyond my reach.

   Essa lição está dentro do meu alcance.‎

   This lesson is within my reach.

Synonyms

• (reach): alcanço
• (instance of reaching): alcançamento

Related terms

Verb

alcance

1. First-person singular (eu) present subjunctive of alcançar
2. Third-person singular (ele, ela, also used with tu and você^?) present subjunctive of alcançar
3. Third-person singular (você) affirmative imperative of alcançar
4. Third-person singular (você) negative imperative of alcançar

Spanish

Etymology

From alcanzar.

Noun

alcance m ‎(plural alcances)

1. reach, range, scope

   Está fuera de mi alcance.

   She's out of my league.

Verb

alcance

1. First-person singular (yo) present subjunctive form of alcanzar.
2. Formal second-person singular (usted) present subjunctive form of alcanzar.
3. Third-person singular (él, ella, also used with usted^?) present subjunctive form of alcanzar.