alcance
/alˈkanθe/
The Spanish word alcance is used to mean outreach, specifically in the context of providing charitable or religious services.
Meaning: to provide charitable or religious services (verb)
How do you pronounce it?
/alˈkanθe/
Did you know?
- The word alcance shares a distant ancestor with the English word 'heel', as both derive from the Latin 'calx' relating to the foot or a stepping stone.
- The word alcance can also refer to the 'range' or 'scope' of a weapon or a radio signal, meaning the distance it can effectively reach.
- In a business context, instead of saying 'outreach', a Spanish speaker might use proyección to describe the reach or influence a company has in a market.
Examples in context
- La universidad ha implementado un programa de extensión comunitaria.The university has implemented a community outreach program.
- La organización benéfica realiza actividades de extensión para apoyar a los más necesitados.The charity organization conducts outreach activities to support those in need.
- La ONG tiene un amplio alcance en la comunidad local.The NGO has a broad outreach in the local community.
- ¿Has considerado ampliar el alcance de tu proyecto?Have you considered expanding the outreach of your project?
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are planning a charity event at a local center.
- DanielLucía, ¿cómo podemos aumentar nuestro alcance este mes?Lucía, how can we increase our outreach this month?
- LucíaPodemos repartir folletos en el parque, Daniel.We can hand out flyers in the park, Daniel.
- DanielEs una buena idea para mejorar el alcance.That is a good idea to improve the outreach.
- LucíaSí, así llegaremos a más familias necesitadas.Yes, that way we will reach more families in need.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry alcance, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alcance, CC BY-SA 4.0.
