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achieves

[/əˈtʃiːvz/]
verb
alcança
1. successfully brings about or reaches a desired objective or result
She achieves her goals through hard work and determination.
Ela alcança seus objetivos através do trabalho duro e determinação.
2. obtains or attains something through effort
He achieves excellent grades in all his classes.
Ele consegue excelentes notas em todas as suas aulas.
3. accomplishes or completes a task successfully
The team achieves victory in the championship.
O time consegue a vitória no campeonato.
Synonyms
accomplishesattainsobtainsreachesgainscompletessucceeds
Antonyms
failslosesmissesneglectsabandons

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alcança
most common usage
General Brazilian
consegue
alternative, slightly more informal
Portugal
alcança
standard usage
Portugal
realiza
alternative in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

achieve one's dreams
achieve success
achieve a balance
achieve a milestone
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