alcanzar

/alkanˈθaɾ/ · A2 · verb

to reach

🏁 al- + cancha-like 'calcanzar': from Latin calx, heel — to be on someone's heels

From Old Spanish encalzar, built on Latin calx (heel): to chase at someone's heels until you catch up. From catching up came reaching a goal, achieving it, and finally having enough to reach — to suffice.

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