Usage Examples
[Present Indicative] Alcanzo la estantería más alta. → I reach the highest shelf.
[Present Perfect] He alcanzado la meta. → I have reached the finish line.
[Imperfect Indicative] Alcanzaba siempre sus objetivos. → He always used to reach his goals.
[Pluperfect Indicative] Ya había alcanzado la cima cuando empezó a nevar. → I had already reached the summit when it started to snow.
[Preterite] Alcancé el tren por los pelos. → I reached (caught) the train by a hair.
[Preterite Anterior] Apenas hubo alcanzado la fama, se olvidó de nosotros. → As soon as he had achieved fame, he forgot about us.
[Future] Alcanzaré un acuerdo pronto. → I will reach an agreement soon.
[Future Perfect] Para mañana habré alcanzado mi destino. → By tomorrow I will have reached my destination.
[Conditional] Alcanzaría el éxito si trabajara más. → I would achieve success if I worked more.
[Conditional Perfect] Habría alcanzado la victoria si no fuera por ese error. → I would have achieved victory if it weren't for that mistake.