The Spanish verb "alcanzar" means "to reach" in English. It is a regular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "alcanzar" across all 5 tenses. New to Spanish verbs? Start with the Spanish verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "alcanzar" in the Present Tense
Presente de indicativo Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | alcanzo |
| tú | you (informal) | alcanzas |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | alcanza |
| nosotros | we | alcanzamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | alcanzáis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | alcanzan |
Él alcanza el autobús a tiempo.
He reaches (catches) the bus on time.
How to Conjugate "alcanzar" in the Past (completed) Tense
Pretérito perfecto simple Actions that finished in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | alcancé |
| tú | you (informal) | alcanzaste |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | alcanzó |
| nosotros | we | alcanzamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | alcanzasteis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | alcanzaron |
Ella alcanzó el tren hoy.
She reached the train today.
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Pretérito imperfecto Actions that were ongoing in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | alcanzaba |
| tú | you (informal) | alcanzabas |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | alcanzaba |
| nosotros | we | alcanzábamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | alcanzabais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | alcanzaban |
Ella alcanzaba el autobús a tiempo.
She used to reach the bus on time.
How to Conjugate "alcanzar" in the Future Tense
Futuro simple Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | alcanzaré |
| tú | you (informal) | alcanzarás |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | alcanzará |
| nosotros | we | alcanzaremos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | alcanzaréis |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | alcanzarán |
Él alcanzará el éxito pronto.
He will reach success soon.
How to Conjugate "alcanzar" in the Would (conditional) Tense
Condicional simple Hypothetical actions| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| yo | I | alcanzaría |
| tú | you (informal) | alcanzarías |
| él/ella/usted | he/she/you (formal) | alcanzaría |
| nosotros | we | alcanzaríamos |
| vosotros | you all (Spain) | alcanzaríais |
| ellos/ustedes | they/you all | alcanzarían |
Ella alcanzaría el éxito.
She would reach success.
Frequently Asked Questions About "alcanzar"
Is "alcanzar" regular or irregular in Spanish?
"Alcanzar" is a regular Spanish verb that follows standard conjugation patterns for its verb group.
What does "alcanzar" mean in English?
The Spanish verb "alcanzar" means "to reach" in English.
How do you conjugate "alcanzar" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Presente de indicativo): yo → alcanzo, tú → alcanzas, él/ella/usted → alcanza, nosotros → alcanzamos, vosotros → alcanzáis, ellos/ustedes → alcanzan.
How many tenses does "alcanzar" have in Spanish?
"Alcanzar" is conjugated across 5 tenses in Spanish: Present, Past (completed), Past (ongoing), Future, Would (conditional).
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