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alcance

reach

noun ahl-KAHN-seh Less Common
Descriptions & Qualities

Also means

range

Usage Note

Alcance derives from alcanzar (to reach) and covers physical reach, intellectual scope (al alcance de todos = within everyone's reach), and missile/weapon range. The phrase fuera del alcance means 'out of reach', while a su alcance means 'within your reach / available to you'. In journalism el alcance of a news story means its impact or reach.

Examples

"El proyecto está fuera de nuestro alcance por ahora."

Natural Translation

The project is out of our reach for now.

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