is reaching

[ɪz ˈriːtʃɪŋ]
verb phrase
está alcançando
1. currently extending one's arm or body to touch or grasp something
She is reaching for the book on the top shelf.
Ela está alcançando o livro na prateleira de cima.
2. currently arriving at or attaining a particular point, level, or state
The temperature is reaching 40 degrees Celsius.
A temperatura está alcançando 40 graus Celsius.
3. currently making contact with or communicating with someone
I am reaching out to you for help.
Estou buscando sua ajuda / Estou me aproximando de você.
4. currently extending in space or distance
The ladder is reaching the roof.
A escada está chegando ao telhado.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'is reaching' is frequently used with 'out' (reaching out) to describe attempting to make contact or communicate with someone, often in a professional or personal support context. This usage has become particularly common in modern digital communication.
NYC Slang
is tryna reach / is hitting up
Synonyms / Sinônimos
is extendingis stretchingis attainingis arriving atis grasping for
Antonyms / Antônimos
is withdrawingis recedingis retreatingis falling short

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
está alcançando
most common translation
Rio de Janeiro
tá chegando em
more colloquial urban usage
São Paulo
está chegando a
common in business contexts
Portugal
está a alcançar
European Portuguese uses gerund construction with 'a'

Related Words

reachstretchinggraspingextendingattainingcontactingarm's reach

Related Idioms & Phrases

reaching out
reaching for the stars
within reaching distance
is reaching fever pitch
is reaching a breaking point
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